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Link to: Suspect arrested in case of journalist Antonio de la Torre’s murder

Suspect arrested in case of journalist Antonio de la Torre’s murder

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 21 September 2007 IAPA press release: IAPA asks Peruvian officials to pursue legal proceedings in Antonio de la Torre murder Joins Peruvian Press Council’s plea that the crime not go unpunished MIAMI, Florida (September 21, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today added its voice to a […]

Link to: Attack on “Panorama” newspaper attributed to Chávez opponents by congressmen and Maracaibo mayor

Attack on “Panorama” newspaper attributed to Chávez opponents by congressmen and Maracaibo mayor

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 26 September 2007 IAPA press release: IAPA assails attack on Venezuelan newspaper Panorama, calls for full investigation MIAMI, Florida (September 26, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today denounced an attack on the plant of the Venezuelan daily newspaper Panorama and called on the authorities to carry […]

Link to: Journalist killed following threats

Journalist killed following threats

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 21 September 2007 IAPA press release: IAPA condemns the killing of a journalist in El Salvador, requests a thorough investigation Miami (21 September 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) condemns the killing of journalist Salvador Sánchez Roque in El Salvador and urges authorities to conduct an immediate […]

Link to: Possible increase in import duties on newspaper supplies threatens press freedom, says IAPA

Possible increase in import duties on newspaper supplies threatens press freedom, says IAPA

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 19 September 2007 IAPA press release: Controversy over increase in import duties limiting newspaper supplies in Nicaragua raises IAPA concern The organization calls for prompt decision on claim that action is unconstitutional MIAMI, Florida (September 19, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today voiced concern to the […]

Link to: Two journalists of TV Azteca still missing; IAPA calls for more vigorous investigation

Two journalists of TV Azteca still missing; IAPA calls for more vigorous investigation

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA reiterates concern for disappearance of two Mexican journalists MIAMI, Florida (September 19, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed again today its concern for the May 10 disappearance of journalists Gamaliel López and Gerardo Paredes of TV Azteca Noroeste and at the lack […]

Link to: Proposed congressional investigation of publishing house may be politically motivated

Proposed congressional investigation of publishing house may be politically motivated

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 28 August 2007 IAPA press release: IAPA to keep eye on investigation into Grupo Abril by Brazilian Congress Miami (August 28, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) announced today that it plans to keep a close watch on the investigation expected to be carried out by the […]

Link to: Imprisoned journalist Adolfo Fernández Sainz’s health deteriorates

Imprisoned journalist Adolfo Fernández Sainz’s health deteriorates

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 22 August 2007 IAPA press release: IAPA hails release of independent journalist from prison in Cuba It renews demand for release of others still behind bars MIAMI, Florida (August 22, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today welcomed the release from prison in Cuba of independent journalist […]

Link to: IAPA hails conviction in Brazil of mastermind behind murder of Paraguayan newsman

IAPA hails conviction in Brazil of mastermind behind murder of Paraguayan newsman

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA hails conviction in Brazil in murder of Paraguayan newsman MIAMI, Florida (August 16, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today welcomed the recent conviction of one of the masterminds of the April 20, 2004 murder of Paraguayan journalist Samuel Román. On August 10 […]