Articles by Inter American Press Association
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.
Venezuela WILL be heard
How did hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans manage to make their voices heard despite shut down subways, threats and journalist visa denials?
TV journalist in Bolivia faces defamation charges for discussing missing money
The Inter American Press Association has asked the Cochabamaba, Bolivia, Judiciary Council for transparency, due process and access to justice in the criminal case brought against journalist Marianela Montenegro on a charge of defamation.
IAPA outraged at murder of journalist in Brazil
IAPA expressed outrage at the murder of journalist Mauricio Campos Rosa in Brazil and called for an in-depth investigation to determine who was responsible and the motive for the crime.
Bolivia’s president brings criminal libel suit against journalist
Journalist Humberto Vacaflor was charged after reporting that President Morales had been one of the masterminds of the murder of a police officer and his wife in 2000.