Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
Twenty-four IFEX members express concern about proposed law that threatens media freedom
In an open letter to the president of the legislative assembly, 24 IFEX members express concern over two articles in the proposed Law against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination.
Mayor files new lawsuit against journalist
Journalist Juan Alcívar has been accused of terrorism and the mayor has requested that he be fined US$200,000.
Private media may only broadcast “indefinite and uninterrupted” national programme as ordered by the government
All of the country’s private radio and TV stations had to interrupt their news programmes as they reported on the situation caused by the police uprising.
Journalists attacked amid widespread protests
Following widespread police protests and rumours of a possible coup attempt, Fundamedios has reported on more than a dozen incidents in which journalists have been assaulted and injured.
Thirty-three IFEX members condemn excessive prison sentence handed down to blogger Hossein Derakhshan
IFEX members condemned the 19-and-a-half-year prison sentence given to the Canadian-Iranian blogger and called for his immediate release.
Cameraman’s fingers broken during police operation
Nelson Ortiz Pizarra was injured when Mapasingue Oeste locals started to throw stones at the policemen, reporters and camera operators.
Television station manager murdered along with her husband
The local public prosecutor said several hypotheses about the crime are being analysed and the possibility of a relationship to the station manager’s work has not been ruled out.
Journalist’s bank account frozen on judge’s orders
Freddy Aponte said that the legal actions against him are part of a campaign of “political persecution”.