Articles by Inter American Press Association
Cuban website founder denied travel permit; Uruguayan journalist threatened; more Bolivian journalists mistreated
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 6 May 2008 IAPA press release: IAPA blasts Cuban government for refusing to let award-winning blogger travel to Spain MIAMI, Florida (May 6, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) said today that the refusal of the Cuban regime to let blogger Yoani Sánchez leave the country “unmasks […]
Despite gains, struggle continues against violence and impunity in press crimes, says IAPA on World Press Freedom Day
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: To put an end to violence and impunity is a priority of ours Miami, Florida (May 2, 2008) – Violence continues to be the greatest obstacle to freedom of the press in the Americas. Since the last commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, 20 journalists and […]
Military and journalists at IAPA meeting call for closer relations
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an abridged 28 April 2008 IAPA press release: Military, journalists call for closer relations at IAPA meeting MIAMI, Florida (April 28, 2008) – Members of the armed forces and journalists representing different countries at a meeting organized by the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) discussed their respective missions and the […]
IAPA urges judiciary to ensure “Muralla” journalist’s disappearance, other crimes against journalists, do not go unpunished
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 25 April 2008 IAPA press release: IAPA meets with the Dominican Republic’s judiciary to discuss impunity An international IAPA delegation met with the head of the Dominican Republic’s Supreme Court to express its satisfaction with the progress achieved in addressing the impunity in which various journalists’ murders remain. At […]
Murder of radio journalist in Alagoas still unsolved; IAPA calls for action
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 23 April 2008 IAPA press release: IAPA calls for punishment in murder of Brazilian journalist MIAMI, Florida (April 23, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today called on newspaper and magazine readers in the Americas to sign a public letter to Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio da Silva […]
Newspaper editor and managing editor convicted of libel, fined
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA concerned at setbacks to press freedom in Nicaragua Miami (April 24, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed concern today at a series of actions and views expressed by the government of Nicaragua that are stifling freedom of the press in that Central […]
Television station suspended, government advertising in daily resumed in Guyana; Bermudan government denies critical newspaper advertising contracts
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an abridged IAPA 15 April 2008 press release: IAPA calls for greater press freedom in Guyana, Bermuda MIAMI, Florida (April 15, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed concern at the temporary closure of a television station in Guyana by the Guyanese president. It also urged the […]
IAPA concerned over plans for governmental “media observatory”
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: The IAPA expresses concern over plans for governmental “media observatory” in Argentina Miami (April 9, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association expressed its concern today over the Argentine government’s announced plans to set up an agency to monitor the media. Argentine President Cristina Fernández called […]