Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad de Venezuela
What is the purpose of Guatemala’s anti media terrorism foundation?
In the midst of few guarantees for the safety of journalists in Guatemala, authorities are endorsing the creation of a body that may further increase the vulnerability of freedom of the press.
Reporter crew detained three hours at National Intelligence HQ in Venezuela
On February 20, 2015, a VerTVNoticas crew were detained for three hours at the headquarters of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service, after a state security official thought that the journalists were taking photos of military headquarters.
Groups hope Uruguay’s media law will become model in Latin America
The adoption of the Law of Audiovisual Communication Services promotes democratisation of the media and the effective exercise of freedom of expression in Uruguay.
Military officials threaten reporters covering story at prison in Venezuela
On November 24, 2014, Edickson Durán and Abraham Palencia, photojournalists with El Impulso and La Prensa newspapers, and Tomás Gaona, the cameraman for Promar Televisión, received death threats from a National Bolivarian Guard official, while covering a confrontation at the David Viloria Penitentiary Center.
Seven people in Venezuela detained for their tweets
From August 22 to October 15, 2014, at least seven persons were detained for expressing their opinions on Twitter.
Journalist refuses to quit, is forcefully removed from newspaper premises in Venezuela
Journalist Odell López said the motive for her dismissal could be related to her stance as an advocate for freedom of press.
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.
Venezuelan cartoonist fired over political cartoon
After 19 years working for El Universal, cartoonist Rayma Suprani was fired over her cartoon critical of the national health system, following recent changes in the paper’s ownership and editorial line.