Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad
Journalist assaulted
Rodrigo Santos was assaulted by Delfim Peixoto Neto, an advisor to the president of the Catarinense Football Association
IPYS Venezuela responds to campaign initiated against it by government
IPYS Venezuela noted that it has not and will not carry out programmes that are requested by third parties, or that do not correspond to the institutional aims of the organisation.
Journalists assaulted by mob during police operation
Camera operator Johnny Bazán had to be taken to the emergency ward of a medical center after being hit in the head.
Governor threatens to sue television station
The Sucre state governor issued the threat in reaction to a news story that, according to him, linked government agencies to the discovery of thousands of kilos of rotten chickens in a garbage dump.
Ruling party spokespersons threaten free expression organisations
The ruling party representatives alleged that IPYS Venezuela and Espacio Público are members of a network of Venezuelan media outlets and journalists financed by the United States.
Bodyguards for mayor and governor assault journalist
The incident took place when journalist Danilo Vergara was interviewing participants in an event being held to honour a local musician in the city of Maracaibo.
Court orders journalist’s release
Journalist Leocenis García had been detained without trial in the Tocuyito Prison for two years and two months.
Public prosecutor requests warrant for arrest of Globovisión shareholder
President Hugo Chavez said the Globovisión television station is being used as part of a media campaign against him.