Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
News crews harassed
An Ecuavisa TV news crew was prevented from filming outside the ruling party’s headquarters in Quito, during a meeting held by Alianza País’s executive committee with President Rafael Correa.
Government tries to discredit journalists and media during television broadcasts
The telecasts were broadcast a little less than a week before the referendum was scheduled to be held.
Authorities detain individual accused of offending prosecutor on his blog
Víctor Vizcaíno Luzuriaga was detained in Guayaquil by police officers after being accused of having offended the Pichincha State Prosecutor General, through material that was posted on his blog.
Fifty-seven IFEX members and partners call on world authorities to help stop human rights violations and free expression abuses
Forty-two IFEX members and 15 partners appealed for global attention to stop detention, torture and threats to journalists and free expression activists, including to IFEX member Bahrain Centre for Human Rights.
Journalists face second legal action in connection with investigative book
Juan Carlos Calderón and Christian Zurita, authors of the book “El Gran Hermano”, are facing a civil lawsuit filed by Minister of Transport and Public Works María de los Ángeles Duarte.
Radio journalist sentenced to one year in prison for malicious slander
Walter Vite Benítez told Fundamedios that he is being persecuted because of his criticisms of the Esmeraldas local government on his radio programme.
Radio journalists resign, denounce pressure to tone down their rhetoric
Pablo and Lindon Sanmartín Rodríguez resigned from Radio Satelital after being asked to censor information on certain topics.
Ecuadorian embassy official prevents distribution of book at Buenos Aires book festival
The official claimed the book “El Gran Hermano”, was “full of lies, and against the government”.