Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA president and McCormick Foundation receive press freedom awards
IAPA President Gonzalo Marroquín received international recognition for his defense of press freedom throughout the continent during a special ceremony at the Institute of the Americas.
Argentine songwriter wins IAPA anti-impunity song contest
“We are very pleased at the reach achieved by the contest and at the motivation aroused among songwriters and singers to come up with a ballad that would raise awareness of the need to put an end to impunity in crimes against journalists,” said IAPA.
Attorney General’s Office orders preventive detention of two politicians in connection with journalist’s murder
A Bogotá prosecutor ordered the arrest of Fernay Tapasco González and his son, Dixon Tapasco Triviño, “for their alleged involvement as masterminds in the murder of Orlando Sierra”.
University forum calls for more freedom of expression
Greater freedom of speech and the press to strengthen democracy were called for by journalists, civic leaders, academics and university students during a forum organised by IAPA.
Journalist receives death threat
Luis Galeano is apparently being targeted in reprisal for his investigative reporting.
IAPA protests intimidation of journalist through Facebook
Roger Rodríguez wrote about retired military officers who founded an organisation to defend fellow officers on trial for torture and murder from 1973 to 1985.
IAPA criticises legislative bill that would make “media violence” a new criminal offence
IAPA said the bill would result in “absurd censorship, self-censorship and serious repression of journalists and the news media.”
IAPA urges Supreme Court to respect free speech in relation to constitutional amendment
According to Article 41 of the Constitution, currently under review, private individuals are prohibited from purchasing space on radio or television for political propaganda.