Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad
President restricts government advertising in media
IPYS and FUNDAMEDIOS characterise decree signed by President Rafael Correa restricting government advertising as a grave threat to freedom of the press.
Third investigation launched against Teleamazonas; newspaper editor threatened
The president of the National Broadcasting and Television Council (CONARTEL) has confirmed that a third investigation has been launched against the Teleamazonas television station.
Television station loses appeal, faces fine and seizure of its equipment; camera operator assaulted
The Supreme Court rejected a motion filed by Globovisión, appealing against administrative proceedings filed by the National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL).
Journalists threatened after reporting on public’s complaints; pro-Chávez group threatens to publicise journalists’ personal information
Journalists Tarquino González Concho and Briceida Morales Alburjas have received threatening messages. In a separate case, “La Piedrita” threatened to publicise journalists’ personal information.
Forty-five IFEX members call for release of journalist Chief Ebrimah Manneh
Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway, at the IFEX General Meeting. Forty-five IFEX members signed on to the following statement, calling on The Gambian government to enforce an ECOWAS court judgement of the journalist’s case.
Journalist prevented from covering protest in support of RCTV; cameraman attacked, videotape stolen
Demonstrators who were demanding the restitution of RCTV station’s open signal, prevented journalist Siary Rodríguez, from covering the protest.
President threatens Teleamazonas and “El Universo” with legal action
On 30 May 2009, President Rafael Correa threatened to resort to the judiciary to “finish” those media outlets which he believes are “corrupt”.
Thirty IFEX members call on government to protect journalists and end impunity
Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway, at the IFEX General Meeting. Thirty IFEX members signed on to a letter to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, calling on him to “stop the war on journalists”.