Articles by Inter American Press Association
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.
Sign a letter calling for an end to impunity
Readers are invited to sign a letter to the president calling for the implementation of legal mechanisms to confront the increasing violence against journalists.
IAPA concerned over possible regulation of newsprint
According to the IAPA, a bill backed by President Cristina Kirchner is unconstitutional and represents an attempt to control the media.
IAPA, UNAM wind up online course with forum on violence, press freedom
IAPA’s president said, “This course has come at the right time, when journalists and media in Mexico have had to put up with the scourge of violence.”
IAPA labels call for imprisonment of journalist, seizure of his book a “surprising step backward”
“Judgments of this kind take us back to the worst times that press freedom has faced in the Americas,” says IAPA.
IAPA highlights media implications of proposed law on teenagers and children
IAPA expressed concern that “this bill could lead to serious consequences, such as direct censorship”.
IAPA protests possible takeover of Globovisión by government
President Hugo Chavez announced details of how the state will become part owner of Globovisión, stating that his government will control 45.8% of the stock in the television station.