Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad
Demonstrators attack journalists
Supporters of the ousted mayor of Sucre struck, hurled insults and threw sticks and firecrackers at three Canal 7 Televisión Boliviana journalists.
Photojournalist briefly detained by police and National Guard officers
Kisai Mendoza was released after she agreed to delete photographs she had taken.
Government asks INTERPOL for international arrest warrant for Globovisión’s owner
Globovisión spokespersons said the government’s actions are in reprisal for the TV station’s editorial line, which is known for its opposition to President Chávez’s administration.
Politicians threaten journalist, photographer
Carmen Marín de Finol and Yunior Lugo were threatened after publishing a story alleging that food produced for distribution via social programmes was being wasted.
Mayor threatens to shoot journalist
The mayor of Santa Cruz de la Sierra threatened Pablo Calucho when the journalist attempted to ask him a question about the occupation of public spaces by street vendors in the municipality.
Street vendors attack journalists
The vendors, who were protesting against a plan to restore public spaces in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, assaulted several journalists with sticks and stones.
Journalist receives threatening text message
The message sent to Tarquino Gonzáles Concho stated that the journalist is being “watched by anti-imperialism factions from both within and outside the country.”
Press team attacked by political supporters
Supporters of Venezuela’s United Socialist Party attacked journalist Andrea Rocha and camera operator Víctor Davalí, who were working on a local candidate’s press team.