Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad
Individual accused of being behind journalist’s murder to face new trial
The accused was previously detained but released in 2008 after being tried for the same case.
Police officer assaults camera operator in Zulia state; radio journalist assaulted in Caracas
The first incident occurred while the camera operator was filming a confrontation in San Francisco Municipality.
Demonstrators burst into state-owned radio station, interrupt its broadcast
A representative for the group said the demonstrators seized some government offices after breaking off their dialogue with the authorities.
Community radio station programme cancelled; police briefly detain photojournalist
The “In Defence of the Right to Education” radio programme was taken off the air after broadcasting a sexual abuse complaint involving a teacher and student.
President rebukes two journalists who questioned him about a terrorism case
The president accused one of the journalists of attempting to defend terrorism and secessionism with her questions.
Journalist summoned to District Attorney’s office after voicing his opinion about accusations against a mayor
The journalist was summoned as part of a procedure to evaluate if there are motives to charge the accused.
Journalist attacked by criminal’s relative; columnist accused of defamation
Journalist Jairo Vásquez Vela was attacked while covering the transfer of a criminal to hospital; the former EsSalud manager has filed a defamation lawsuit against the columnist Nancy Alarcón Chong.
Judge initiates criminal proceedings against journalist for “inciting violence”
A judge has initiated criminal proceedings against journalist Geovanni Acate, stating that his coverage of a protest by indigenous people incited his audience to violence.