Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad
Government reinstates radio station’s licence
A decision was made to restore the licence when it was realised that the government could be infringing on rights recognised by the American Convention on Human Rights.
Ministry rejects Council of Ministers’ proposal to reinstate Radio La Voz de Bagua’s licence
The MTC deputy minister claimed that annulling or revoking a resolution issued by the ministry was not possible, as it would be illegal.
Editor in Chimbote alleges he was arbitrarily dismissed from his position
Edwin Azaña Alejos said his bosses justified their actions partially by saying he “was inconvenient and annoying to several public authorities.”
Authorities expropriate land belonging to newspaper for “public use”
The land was going to be used by “Las Noticias de Cojedes” to build a new headquarters.
Journalist receives death threats
Although the threats are anonymous, the journalist suspects the mayor of Alto Amazonas province; the stations he works for are critical of the mayor’s administration.
Private TV station’s concession being reviewed on orders from Chávez
IPYS condemns the anti-democratic management of concessions and the radio-electric spectrum in Venezuela.
Journalist threatened
The journalist told IPYS and Fundamedios that he fears for his and his family’s safety.
Supreme Court limits access to information
The Constitutional Division of the Supreme Court of Justice issued a ruling limiting access to public information