Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad
Journalist receives death threats
(IPYS/IFEX) – On 15 October 2004, journalist Nelson Bocaranda said he had received death threats that were linked to comments he made regarding El Hatillo Mayor Alfredo Catalá’s administration. Bocaranda made the comments on his programme “Los Run Runes de Nelson”, broadcast on Onda 107.9 FM radio station. El Hatillo municipality is located in eastern […]
“La Voz de Bagua Grande” radio station owner and journalist threatened
(IPYS/IFEX) – On the morning of 18 October 2004, journalist Carlos Flores Borja, owner of “La Voz de Bagua Grande” radio station, was threatened while conducting a live radio interview with Wilfredo Rosillo Merino, the leader of the Utcubamba Defence Front (Frente de Defensa de Utcubamba). Ricardo Coronado Cruzálegui, a former Utcubamba government employee called […]
Local government officials force their way into radio station
(IPYS/IFEX) – On 7 October 2004, a group of people headed by Ilo Councillor Miriam Sosa and Municipal Services Manager Denisse Chávez forced their way into Radio Líder station. The group apparently intended to assault Omar Pari Diaz, host of “Radio Noticias” programme, and David Pari Yana, head of the press department. The incident took […]
Journalists and camera operators assaulted
(IPYS/IFEX) – On the afternoon of 15 October 2004, several journalists were attacked while reporting on a violent confrontation between police and fruit market vendors. The incident occurred in Lima’s La Victoria district. The reporters were assaulted by thugs, who were apparently hired to fight off the police and prevent them from evicting the vendors […]
Journalists and television director resign
(IPYS/IFEX) – On the evening of 6 October 2004, Carlos Espá and Rosana Cueva, host and director, respectively, of América Televisión’s “Cuarto Poder” political affairs programme, announced during a press conference that they had resigned from their positions. Their decision was made after President Alejandro Toledo allegedly demanded a public apology for a report aired […]
Chaupimarca district governor assaults journalist
(IPYS/IFEX) – On 22 September 2004, journalist Juan Berrospi Meza was assaulted by Chaupimarca District Governor José Yauri Mizari. Berrospi Meza directs the “The good, the bad and the ugly in the news” (“Lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo de la noticia”) programme, broadcast on Radio Altura Digital station. The incident took place in […]
President Toledo insults television programme host following broadcast of compromising video
(IPYS/IFEX) – On the evening of 3 October 2004, during a live broadcast of the “Cuarto Poder” political affairs television programme, President Alejandro Toledo made a telephone call to programme host Carlos Espá. Toledo called Espá a “coward” and accused him of carrying out “dishonourable journalism.” The incident took place immediately after a video showing […]
Journalist asks for protection after calling for investigation into congressman’s conduct
(IPYS/IFEX) – On 29 September 2004, Pedro Salinas, a columnist for the daily “Correo”, asked the Lima Prefecture to provide him with protection following a series of incidents that led him to suspect that he is being followed. According to the journalist, he is being targeted for having publicly condemned the actions of Member of […]