Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA celebrates 15th anniversary of Declaration of Chapultepec
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 12 March 2009 IAPA press release: IAPA celebrates 15th anniversary of Declaration of Chapultepec: “The little document that could” Miami, March 12, 2009 – The IAPA today calls on citizens across the Americas to protect transparency and freedom of expression to mark the 15th anniversary of The Declaration of […]
IAPA presents investigation into the disappearance of journalist Alfredo Jiménez Mota to the IACHR
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 12 march 2009 IAPA press release: IAPA submits case of missing Mexican journalist to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Asunción, Paraguay (March 12, 2009) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) in its Midyear Meeting, which opens tomorrow, announced that it will submit the case involving the disappearance of […]
IAPA warns of setback in attempt to make crimes against journalists a federal offence
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 3 March 2009 IAPA press release: IAPA warns of setback in attempt to make crimes against journalists a federal offense Claims the Mexican Congressional Judicial Committee is ignoring the consensus reached by federal lawmakers and local and international press freedom and human rights organizations Miami (March 3, 2009) – […]
Journalists’ telephones wiretapped by security department
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 24 February 2009 IAPA press release: IAPA warns of negative effects of wiretapping in Colombia Miami (February 24, 2009). – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed concern at the negative effects on freedom of the press caused by the Colombian government Security Department’s wiretapping of a number […]
Court orders Argentine government to provide state advertising contracts to “Perfil” newspaper; Guatemalan government suspends all state advertising in print media
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 12 February 2009 IAPA press release: IAPA welcomes Argentine court ruling on official advertising Also criticizes Guatemalan government’s discriminatory decision Miami (February 12, 2009) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed satisfaction at a court ruling in Argentina requiring the government to place official advertising in the […]
IAPA insists justice be upheld in cases of murdered journalists Carlos Guadamuz and María José Bravo
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 6 February 2009 IAPA press release: IAPA questions Nicaraguan judiciary Insists justice be upheld in Guadamuz and Bravo murders Miami (February 6, 2009).- An Inter American Press Association (IAPA) mission to Nicaragua voiced concern at Supreme Court rulings that handed down prison sentences to the murderers of two local […]
Political commentator Nelson Castro’s contract cancelled, allegedly as a result of government pressure
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 3 February 2009 IAPA press release: Revenge against Argentine journalist raises IAPA concern Miami (February 3, 2009) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today voiced concern at the firing of an Argentine radio station political commentator, allegedly motivated by pressure from the Cristina Kirchner government over a controversy […]
Pro-government group admits to carrying out attack on home of RCTV manager Marcel Granier, issues death threats against media executives
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 30 January 2009 IAPA press release: IAPA condemns lack of measures against newsmen’s assailants in Venezuela Miami (January 30, 2009). – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed great concern and its sympathy for news media executives in Venezuela after the leader of a local pro-government paramilitary group […]