Articles by Inter American Press Association
Congress passes access to information law
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 24 September 2008 IAPA press release: Passage of access law in Guatemala saluted by the IAPA Miami (September 24, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) hailed the passage by the Guatemalan Congress last night of a law on access to official records as “a decisive step in […]
IAPA concerned over introduction of bill amending wiretapping regulations
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 24 September 2008 IAPA press release: Wiretap move in Brazil raises concern for IAPA Miami (September 24, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today voiced concern at a bill introduced to congress by Brazil’s executive branch that would amend the rules regulating wiretaps and make it an […]
Judge orders seizure of media investigation materials
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an 18 September 2008 IAPA press release: Court ruling on investigative reporting in Dominican Republic raises concern Miami (September 18, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed concern at a judge’s decision in the Dominican Republic that ordered a police raid and seizure of documents and unedited […]
Journalist dismissed after opposing censorship at television station
(IPYS/IFEX) – On 28 August 2008, journalist Mairim Unamo, information coordinator for Canal I television station’s news programmes, was dismissed after she protested against the censoring of a news report. According to Unamo, the station’s head of information services, Dámaso Silvera, prevented the broadcasting of a news item on one of the programmes she oversees, […]
Judiciary, legislators agree to work towards reforms to combat impunity
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 3 September 2008 IAPA press release: IAPA-ANDIARIOS Judicial Forum: Judiciary, legislators agree to work towards reforms to combat impunity Bogota (September 3, 2008) – Colombia’s judicial and legislative branches accepted recommendations to combat impunity by finding ways to reform public policy during yesterday’s judicial forum held by the Inter […]
Huila House of Representatives president arrested in connection with journalist’s murder, arrest warrants issued for two members of FARC guerrilla group
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 28 August 2008 IAPA press release: IAPA welcomes Colombian prosecutors’ efforts to seek justice in 10 year-old case of murdered journalist Miami (August 28, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today praised actions taken by Colombia’ Public Prosecutor’s Office to solve the murder of local journalist Nelson […]
Journalist claims cancellation of his television programme is due to government pressure
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 26 August 2008 IAPA press release: Nicaraguan journalist’s claims raise IAPA concern Miami (August 26, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed concern today over a Nicaraguan television journalist’s claim that he is being persecuted by President Daniel Ortega for criticizing the government. Jaime Arellano told the […]
Access to government information law passed, IAPA urges other countries to follow suit
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 12 August 2008 IAPA press release: SIP Welcomes Approval of Access Law in Chile At the same time the Organization restated its request to lawmakers in Brazil and Guatemala to unlock negotiations and pass laws on official transparency and urged the Argentine and Paraguayan congresses to resume discussions. Miami […]