Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA warns of risks of Commission against Disinformation in Chile
The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) continues to highlight the potential risks associated with the establishment of a commission against disinformation in Chile, raising concerns about press freedom and the impact on independent journalism.
New law in Cuba aims to “legalize censorship”
The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) condemns Cuba’s dictatorial regime for its ploy to “legalize censorship” by approving a law that will allow it to strengthen its coercion against press freedom, independent media, and journalists and further restrict citizens’ freedom of expression.
Guatemala: Request for severe sentence for Zamora demonstrates malice against journalism, says IAPA
The malice of the Guatemalan government against freedom of the press is once again in evidence with the request for 40 years in prison for journalist José Rubén Zamora.
Two journalists murdered in 48 hours in Haiti
Ricot Jean’s body was found two just days after the killing of journalist Dumesky Kersaint.
IAPA condemns intimidation by criminal gangs against media outlets in Colombia
The newspaper denounced that it has recently been subjected to “pressures and intimidations from illegal armed actors” with the intention of forcing it to publish its messages.
IAPA calls for withdrawal of bill in Peru that punishes media and social media
The Inter American Press Association described the bill as a “dangerous step backward for press freedom and freedom of expression in the digital space.”
IAPA: Nicaragua’s government is planning to use confiscated equipment for propaganda
“It is alarming that, in addition to having confiscated and stripped the assets of a private company, the regime now has the gall to use the media’s assets for propaganda purposes.”
Inter American Press Association condemns violence against the press in Bolivia
Protests in support of the governor of Santa Cruz department and opposition leader, Luis Fernando Camacho, who has been remanded in custody since December 28, have been met with heavy police deployment and excessive violence. Numerous journalists were attacked.