Articles by Inter American Press Association
Authorities refuse to renew Spanish correspondent’s work permit
Mauricio Vicent, correspondent for the Spanish newspaper “El País” and the Cadena Ser network, was told that the government would not renew his work permit because of his portrayal of a “partial and negative” image of the country.
IAPA condemns media censorship
The news media conglomerate Grupo RBS has been ordered to refrain from publishing reports about cases of alleged corruption involving a Rio Grande do Sul legislator.
Following recent university conference, IAPA welcomes academic commitment to uphold battle against impunity
More than 60 representatives from 22 universities who attended the Mexico conference endorsed the Declaration of Puebla, committed to the creation of an inter-university network to exchange information and launch public awareness campaigns about impunity.
IAPA protests ban on weekly, calls for editor’s release
Publication of “Sexto Poder” was banned after the magazine published photos depicting government officials as cabaret dancers.
IAPA condemns journalist’s murder
José Agustín Silvestre was known for his ongoing and controversial claims about drug trafficking in the province of La Romana.
IAPA announces winners of the 2011 awards for Excellence in Journalism
Distinguished journalist Robert Cox has been awarded the IAPA’s Grand Prize for Press Freedom.
IAPA laments “tragic year for journalism”, urges Ecuadorian president to respect press freedom
“The state of press freedom has further deteriorated this year” as a result of violence by organised crime and legal harassment of journalists and the media, says IAPA.
IAPA to hold conference on combating impunity
Participants will review research into the lack of punishment in cases of violence against journalists that interdisciplinary teams from 24 Latin American universities have carried out.