Articles by Inter American Press Association
Press freedom still facing serious setbacks, says IAPA
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA finds press freedom still facing serious setbacks But sees some progress in impunity issue, confirms it plans to hold its next meeting in Venezuela MIAMI, Florida (October 18, 2007) – In winding up its 63rd General Assembly here, the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) concluded […]
IAPA dismayed at early release of journalist’s murderer
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA questions accumulated “points” leading to early release of Orlando Sierra murderer The organization calls on Colombian’s president Uribe not to stigmatize journalists, citing the case of an El Nuevo Herald correspondent MIAMI, Florida (October 8, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed […]
Proposed election campaign reforms regulating news media threaten freedom of expression, says IAPA
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA concerned at proposal on media use in election campaigns MIAMI, Florida (October 4, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) declared today that freedom of expression would be endangered in the Dominican Republic if proposed election campaign reforms regulating the news media are adopted. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]