Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
President calls for sanctions against journalists who commit errors
Correa said the press is carrying out a systematic campaign against him, but that the National Assembly is in the process of crafting the Communication Law, which will play a “key” part in curbing what he calls “the corrupt press”.
Journalist harassed, threatened by unknown individuals
Iván Quezada believes he is being targeted because of his investigations and opinions expressed on his radio programme.
Government media outlets attempt to link founder and owner of newspaper to corrupt businesses
The state-owned newspaper “El Telégrafo” has been publishing articles attempting to link the Pérez family, owners of “El Universo”, to the construction of the Guayaquil bus terminal three decades ago.
Thirty-three IFEX members urge the state to stop all attacks and persecutions against journalists and the media
IFEX members express their concern over the current situation of press freedom in Ecuador and the conditions of extreme hostility in which the country’s journalists and private media must do their work.
Camera operators for state-owned TV station attacked during police operation
Mario Crespo and Felipe Jurado were assaulted while covering a police operation to control the sale of alcoholic drinks in the city of Guayaquil.
Journalist released
Walter Vite Benítez had been accused of slandering the mayor of Esmeraldas, via comments made on his radio programme.
Camera operator detained, assaulted by police
José Rivera, of the Teleamazonas TV station, was covering a story outside the offices of the National Electoral Council in Guayaquil.
Prosecutor asks for prison sentence and US$1.5 million from journalists and directors of Manabí media group
Prosecutor Gloria Alexandra Bravo Cedeño was angered over the media group’s coverage of an allegation that she had received a bribe.