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IAPA concerned about the rise of anti-press freedom bills in the Dominican Republic

IAPA expressed concern over several bills in the Dominican Republic that insist on the criminal nature of defamation, including in cyberspace, and overprotect leaders from criticism. All this has a chilling effect on press freedom and journalistic work.

IAPA condemns the closure of another media outlet in Nicaragua

A judicial resolution dissolved the ‘Trinchera de la Noticia’ company. The National Police occupied the media outlet’s premises and confiscated all its assets.

Brazil: Who ordered the killing of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira?

“If those who ordered this crime are not arrested, it will not only be the people of the forest who will be in the sights of the killers. All people who defend justice, ethics, and life are at risk.”

IAPA condemns campaign of stigmatization and harassment against ‘El Colombiano’ newspaper

The Inter American Press Association denounced that Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero and some of his officials undermined the newspaper’s credibility and also harassed and stigmatized its director.

IAPA expresses concern about criminal case against ‘Diario Extra’ in Costa Rica

The Inter American Press Association called on the Costa Rican justice system for due process, diligence, and transparency in a criminal case against ‘Diario Extra’.

It has been a bleak six months for journalism in the Americas, says IAPA at conclusion of meeting

The mid-year meeting of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) concluded that increasing violence against journalists is the main challenge to the free press in the Americas. It also denounced an increase in imprisonment, the forced exile of journalists, judicial harassment, and stigmatization.

IAPA condemns seventh murder of journalist in Mexico this year

Juan Carlos Muñiz, was murdered in Fresnillo, Zacatecas state. He covered police matters for the ‘Testigo Minero’ website, collaborated with several radio stations, and drove a cab as an alternative job.

Defamation decriminalised in Honduras, a substantial advance for press freedom

Defamation will now pass to civil jurisdiction in the amendment to the Penal Code that will enter into force in November.