Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA calls for creation of special court for crimes against journalists
IAPA reminded Supreme Court Chief Justice Javier Villa Stein that he had pledged to present to the Executive Council the idea of setting up a special criminal court that would hear cases of offenses against journalists.
Two former congressmen implicated in journalist’s murder
The Attorney General’s Office named former Congress members Francisco Ferney Tapasco González and his son, Dixon Ferney Tapasco Triviño as instigators in Orlando Sierra Hernández’s murder.
Forum calls for a united Mexican press to combat crime, violence
During a number of panel discussions, an agreement was reached to monitor the federal government’s promises and support the formation of a system to protect journalists.
President Calderón pledges to push for legal reforms and protection to safeguard press freedom
The president told a delegation from IAPA and CPJ that he will insist on making crimes against journalists federal offences.
In response to IAPA request, Attorney General reopens investigations into cases of murdered journalists
Fourteen cases have been reconsidered after IAPA asked the Attorney General to review and reopen the cases of 27 murdered journalists.
IAPA condemns mistreatment of press in Chile; expresses concern over attack on journalist in Aruba
IAPA has condemned the violence unleashed against the press during street demonstrations marking the anniversary of the coup that overthrew the government of Salvador Allende.
IAPA concerned over rise in violence in Zacatecas state and its impact on the press
On August 18, individuals believed to be members of an organised crime group attempted to force executives of two newspapers to publish a report against the army.
IAPA surprised at libel suit filed by Florida politician
Politician Jeff Greene alleges that he was defeated in the primaries because of two newspapers’ campaign to damage his reputation.