Articles by Inter American Press Association
Customs officials block import of newsprint supplies
“El Nuevo Diario” newspaper said the customs officials’ actions are a reprisal for media reports on alleged wrongdoing within the Revenue Office.
IAPA calls for return to air of censored television station
According to the director of Canal 15 Condega TV, the station received threats in the past saying it would be bombed if it continued criticising the government.
Journalist arrested twice in less than 24 hours
Guillermo Fariñas was held for seven hours at a police station in Santa Clara province, accused of “public scandal” following a street protest staged in solidarity with a family that has been evicted from its home.
IAPA protests threats against journalist over reports on corruption
The “El Nuevo Diario” newspaper says one of its journalists was threatened after the publication of reports on “proven acts of corruption” in two government agencies.
IAPA concerned over tension between Florida’s new governor and the press
Correspondents covering government events filed complaints citing unprecedented controls over access to the governor and discrimination in the distribution of information.
IAPA welcomes legal reform facilitating battle against impunity
Law No. 1426 increases the statute of limitations in violent crimes to 30 years from the previous 20 years for kidnapping, torture and homicide cases.
IAPA concerned over blockade of papers’ printing presses
About 50 demonstrators blockaded the printing presses of the Buenos Aires papers “Clarín” and “La Nación” for about six hours, hindering their distribution.
IAPA insists on clear rules for the allocation of state advertising, protests discriminatory practices
The daily “La Nación” has reported that, of the public funds spent on advertising in the media in 2010, 67.5% went to a television station owned by a businessman with close links to the government.