Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
Azerbaijan: UNESCO urged to help end government’s crackdown on free expression
Civil society groups call for an end to repression of IFEX member the Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety, and urge UNESCO to take action to ensure free expression in Azerbaijan.
On Right to Know Day, calls for UN to include free expression rights in development goals
More than 100 civil society organisations ask the UN Secretary General to recognise the importance of free expression rights in the sustainable development goals.
Ecuadorian president’s staff assigns question to journalist at event
On August 14, 2014 President Rafael Correa, during a discussion with journalists in Loja, refused to answer a question asked by the journalist Paulina Bustamante from Daily Centinela. She later apologized to the president for not asking a question that had been assigned to her by state officials.
Exiled journalist remains target of Ecuadorian president’s criticism, threats of violence
President Rafael Correa’s lack of patience for journalists who dare to criticize his administration is no secret. Last week he incited violence against one journalist who has been the frequent target of his attacks.
Ecuadorian state orders liquidation of newspaper, two months after it ends print circulation
On August 26, 2014, Hoynewspaper suspended all its operations after a decision made by the Superintendence of Companies to liquidate the company. In June the paper ended its print edition, citing the Communications Law as a contributing factor.
Police in Ecuador arrest union leader convicted for libel against the president
On July 22, 2014, medical union leader Dr. Carlos Figueroa was arrested, sentenced to six months in prison after being found guilty of libel against President Rafael Correa, ignoring precautionary measures granted by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
Ecuadorian newspaper ends print circulation, cites Communications Law as contributing factor
On 27 June 2014, Hoy newspaper announced in a press release its decision to stop producing the paper’s print edition, after 32 years of circulation. The daily print edition will be replaced by a digital version.
Ecuador’s Communications Law: 1 year later, 4 reasons why there’s little to celebrate
One year ago when the communications law was passed, IFEX members warned it could significantly restrict free expression in Ecuador. Now they are checking in on their predictions.