Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA condemns raid on Vanguardia magazine and threats against Fundamedios
Fundamedios, a not-for-profit organization devoted to monitoring press freedom, has been accused by the government of carrying out destabilizing activities.
IAPA condemns harassment of journalists
The independent news agency Centro de Información Hablemos Press has complained of an increase in repression of its journalists.
IAPA condemns series of threats, attacks on journalists and media
IAPA is concerned about a recent string of threats and attacks on journalists and news media and urges the country’s authorities “to identify and prosecute those responsible” as “the only way” to prevent further violence.
Solicita la SIP investigar irrupcin en residencia de periodista mexicano | IAPA calls for investigation into raid on Mexican journalists home
IAPA calls for investigation into raid on Mexican journalist’s home It also urges punishment of those guilty of five murders in 2012 Miami (May 24, 2012)—The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today asked the Mexican authorities to conduct an investigation into a raid by unidentified persons on the home of the editor-in-chief of the Grupo […]
IAPA condemns attack on El Mañana paper
IAPA today expressed outrage at an assault on Mexican newspaper El Mañana, whose plant, located in the city of Nuevo Laredo, in the northern state of Tamaulipas, was attacked on Friday by assailants shooting and hurling an unidentified type of explosive device.
IAPA urges government to act speedily on abduction of journalist
Alfredo Villatoro, with the Tegucigalpa radio station HRN, was driving at 4:45 a.m. on his way to the station, where he is in charge of the newscast “Diario Matutino” (Morning News), when he was intercepted and kidnapped by at least six assailants who were riding in two pickup trucks; he had reported receiving death threats.
IAPA reflects on media issues while celebrating World Press Freedom Day
IAPA voices concerns on the direct and subtle economic, legal, and judicial means used against the news media in a number of countries in the region that result in prior restraint and self-censorship, harming not only the news media itself, but most importantly, weakening the public’s right to receive information.
IAPA welcomes Inter-American Court’s ruling in case of missing journalist
The ruling by the Inter-American Human Rights Court requires the government of the Dominican Republic to “establish the truth of the events in question” and “punish those responsible” for the forced disappearance 18 years ago of journalist Narciso González Medina.