Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad
Supreme Court bench ratifies legislation that endangers freedom of expression
A bench of the Supreme Court has ratified the validity of a law permitting the suspension of broadcasting by media outlets and allowing for penalties that include licence cancellations.
Newspapers’ headquarters attacked
The headquarters of two regional dailies were attacked by ruling party supporters.
Transportation minister assaults journalist
A journalist and his wife were assaulted by the transportation minister after the journalist’s radio station criticised the minister.
Journalist shot in Esmeraldas
On 25 June 2009, journalist Eduardo Vite Benítez Mata was shot by unidentified individuals in the city of Esmeraldas.
Journalist detained by Public Prosecutor’s Office security director
The editor of the monthly “Larga Vista” reported that he was detained by the security director for the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Television station condemns harassment of journalist following series of reports on public security issues
Unitel has stated that journalist and news presenter Jimena Antelo Telchi was harassed by five men who said they were police officers.
Mayor sues journalist for broadcasting audio recording allegedly revealing how he is paying for debts incurred during his election campaign
The mayor of the province of Maynas is suing a La Karibeña radio station journalist for “falsification” and “concealment of identity”.
Newspaper to close after being ordered to pay US$306,000 in defamation lawsuit
The “Debate” newspaper was ordered to pay approximately US$306,000 as a result of a lawsuit for defamation filed against it in 1995.