Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
President’s lawyer takes preliminary steps to launch legal action against journalist
Diego Oquendo’s article speculated on the amount in lawyers’ fees that could be generated by the lawsuit filed by President Correa against “El Universo” newspaper.
Minister plans to appeal judge’s ruling in favour of newspaper
A judge ruled that the daily “Hoy” did not commit an infraction when it published a campaign for World Press Freedom Day in the days prior to a 7 May referendum.
Newspaper directors, writer sentenced to three years in prison, US$40 million fine
Fundamedios expressed concern over the unprecedented sentence against “El Universo” paper which stems from a criminal complaint filed by President Rafael Correa.
Columnist resigns in attempt to stop president’s lawsuit against paper
Emilio Palacio assumed all responsibility for the article that led to the lawsuit for aggravated slander filed by President Rafael Correa.
Journalist accused of terrorism threatened once again
Juan Alcívar has been receiving death threats after publishing articles that refer to a dispute between local authorities in the city of Concordia.
Fundamedios responds to President Correa’s allegations over its funding
President Rafael Correa recently alleged that the organisation is financed by USAID and made other damaging remarks about the work of NGOs in Ecuador.
Camera operator attacked during anti-drug operation
Tony Quishpe was attacked by unidentified individuals during a police operation carried out in the coastal city of Guayaquil.
President requests more than 150 reports about directors and feature writer in connection with lawsuit against newspaper
According to an expert in jurisprudence, some of the information included in the request is not relevant to the lawsuit, calling into question the legitimacy of the request.