Articles by Inter American Press Association
Newspaper vendor killed in broad daylight, a symptom of impunity in Colombia
In Colombia, where the statute of limitations for crimes against journalists often results in journalists’ murders expiring, unsolved, the recent murder of newspaper vendor José Darío Arenas in broad daylight has inspired outrage and calls for action from IFEX members.
Brazilian journalist detained at Yale University
Claudia Trevisan, a correspondent for the Brazilian newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo, was arrested and held for five hours for alleged “trespassing” on Yale University while she tried to interview the chief justice of the Brazilian Supreme Court.
Venezuelan papers stop publication as newsprint shortage reaches critical point
The Inter American Press Association calls on the Venezuelan government to terminate its foreign currency requirements for newsprint paper and printing materials, so that several outlets can resume publication after having suspended it due to lack of supplies.
Argentinian Supreme Court hears arguments on media ownership
The Supreme Court called a hearing in which representatives of the government and of Grupo Clarín will present their arguments concerning the Audiovisual Services Law, which would require the media outlet to rid itself of some of its licenses, within a period of one year.
Argentinian government labels journalist “phony”, accuses him of slander
The Inter American Press Association regrets the Argentinian government’s labeling of journalist Jorge Lanata as “assassin” and “media murderer.” In an official release the Office of the Presidency of the Nation denied the legitimacy of information he reported regarding President Kirchner’s stopover in the Seychelles Islands.
Security for Guatemalan editor reduced after paper alleges government corruption
Tension caused by the allegations of corruption against the public administration’s office, published in elPeriódico, is understood to have been the reason behind a change in editor José Rubén Zamora’s security protection, put in place in 2003 as a precautionary measure.
Venezuelan newspapers fined for publishing graphic image
El Nacional and Tal Cual were retroactively fined for publishing a photo in 2010 in which bodies were seen piled up in a morgue in Caracas.
IAPA condemns murder of music radio journalist in Guatemala
Luis de Jesús Lima, 68, was killed on August 6 in the town of Zacapa in eastern Guatemala. The broadcaster and journalist was attacked while arriving in his vehicle to the radio station La Sultana where he hosted a popular music program and interviewed local personalities.