Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA welcomes move to decriminalise defamation
The Senate approved the repeal of Articles 1 and 31 of the Press Offenses Law, ending punishment by imprisonment for defamation, libel and slander.
IAPA condemns threats, intimidation launched against media
IAPA has added its support to a request by the National Human Rights Commissioner that the government investigate complaints of threats so as to ensure the safety of journalists and guarantee freedom of the press.
New laws could undermine free speech, warns IAPA
IAPA expresses concern over a Communication Law being debated in Ecuador’s National Assembly and a proposed law which would regulate how community media operate in Venezuela.
IAPA awards 2012 Chapultepec Grand Prize to Enrique Krauze
The prominent historian, essayist and editor has been a strong defender of freedom of expression and participated in the conference that gave rise to the Declaration of Chapultepec.
IAPA calls on Senate to pass constitutional amendment on crimes against journalists
The amendment, which was passed by the Chamber of Deputies, would enable federal authorities to prosecute crimes against journalists and freedom of expression.
President dedicates Chapultepec Declaration signing to murdered Colombian journalists
At the same time, President Juan Manuel Santos unveiled his plan to increase broadband internet access.
Explosive device blows up outside newspaper office in Chile; IAPA angered at attacks on media, journalists
The IAPA called for safeguards for those covering the news.
Government advertising, state-owned media are control weapons, says IAPA
IAPA research finds that in some countries in the Americas the authorities seek to manipulate information by using government advertising contracts to reward or punish media outlets.