Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA protests actions against journalists in Panama, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina
The Inter American Press Association is urging authorities in Panama, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina to investigate cases of intimidation of journalists in those countries that are seriously restricting press freedom.
Staff at Mexican weekly fear attack by drug traffickers after report on criminal activities
The Inter American Press Association urges Mexico’s authorities to “firmly and urgently” take measures to protect the staff of the weekly newspaper Zeta who said they have received threats from drug traffickers in reprisal for a report on their criminal activities.
Uruguay: Social media users face criminal charges for posting videos of prison brawls
The Inter American Press Association condemns criminal charges being brought by the government of Uruguay against social media account holders on the alleged grounds that “they arouse fear in the citizenry” in disseminating videos showing brawls in prisons.
Americans’ right to film police must be protected
IAPA adds its support to U.S. citizens’ right to film and photograph police activity under the country’s First Amendment.
Proposed changes to Mexico’s right of reply could restrict press freedom
A draft ruling proposes support for a claim of unconstitutionality by political parties that would remove from the Law on Right of Reply the requirement of inaccuracy of information so that any offended individual could call for a correction by the media outlet concerned.
Guatemala moves to protect disaster survivors, but will it be at the expense of free expression?
Governmental Decree 05-2016, made public yesterday, has the objective of minimizing the effects of strong rainfalls and protecting the lives of Guatemalans, however, it also exceeds the authority of the government in undermining three constitutional rights.
Obama government needs to step up transparency and access to information
The government of President Barack Obama should provide greater access to public information and more transparency, and at the same time the United States justice system should stop using journalists as witnesses in criminal trials.
Venezuelan journalist Braulio Jatar arrested in wake of massive protests
Braulio Jatar’s family called the arrest a retaliation against Jatar and an act of intimidation for his having disseminated information and videos about protests against President Nicolás Maduro.