Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad
Two journalists attacked in Chimbote
Paul Meza Castañeda and George Vergaray Sánchez were assaulted by supporters of the regional government.
Three journalists assaulted while covering different protests; another journalist faces legal action
Journalist José Gregorio Adames and his camera operator, Dixon Coronado, were attacked by unidentified assailants in the city of Barinas.
Photographer injured while reporting on protest
A photographer’s nose was broken after he was hit in the face with a pipe.
Central bank security officers prevent privately-owned media from covering press conference
The issue that the press conference was to cover was the recent intervention by the state into the activities of three financial institutions.
Cable companies take six television stations off the air following communications regulator’s orders
Cable operators have stopped broadcasting the RCTV Internacional, América TV, TV Chile, American Network, Ritmo Son and Momentum television stations on orders from CONATEL.
Journalist receives death threat
According to José Atauje, the threat could be linked to his reporting on Alfredo Quispe, the lawyer for terrorist leader Abimael Guzmán.
CONATEL shuts down one radio station; programme cancelled at another
CONATEL justified the measure by pointing out that the station was operating without the necessary permits required by law.
Radio station evicted from its premises; two photojournalists assaulted
The station’s director believes the eviction is a form of reprisal for having broadcast a series of accusations against the mayor and deputy mayor.