Articles by Inter American Press Association
Possible parole for convicted murderer of journalist would “increase impunity”, says IAPA
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 9 January 2007 IAPA press release: IAPA surprised at likely release of Héctor Félix Miranda killer MIAMI, Florida (January 9, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed surprise and regret that a convicted murderer of journalist Héctor Félix Miranda in Mexico could be freed from prison […]
IAPA urges president to ensure journalist’s murder is thoroughly investigated
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 26 December 2006 IAPA press release: IAPA URGES COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT TO ACT IN MURDER OF JOURNALIST MIAMI, Florida (December 26) – In a further move in its hemisphere-wide campaign aimed at creating awareness of the impunity surrounding the murder of journalists and bringing the culprits to justice, the Inter […]
IAPA condemns President Chávez’s non-renewal of television network’s license
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA assails Venezuela’s Chávez over non-renewal of TV station license MIAMI, Florida (December 29, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today repudiated a decision by Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez to not renew the broadcast license of television network Radio Caracas Televisión (RCTV). Chavez made […]
Murder of columnist in Mazatlán still unpunished, IAPA calls for action
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 30 November 2006 IAPA press release: IAPA CALLS FOR ACTION IN MEXICO MURDER MIAMI, Florida (November 30, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today called on newspaper readers throughout the Americas to sign a public letter to Mexico’s President requesting his collaboration to solve the February 22, […]
Death threats against “El Mundo” photographer and journalist over drug trafficking coverage; more details on disappearance of Michoacán journalist
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 6 December 2006 IAPA press release: IAPA alarmed at violence unleashed against journalists in Mexico MIAMI, Florida (December 6, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today called the present wave of violence being unleashed against journalists in Mexico “an alarming situation” and reiterated its concern at the […]
Global organisations call for release of jailed Cuban journalists, criticise Venezuelan press laws and media interference in Brazil
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 22 November 2006 IAPA press release: Global call issued for release of jailed Cuban journalists and Venezuela anti-free press laws assailed RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (November 22, 2006) – The Global Coordinating Committee of Press Freedom Organizations at its meeting here today issued a series of resolutions on violations […]
Former minister seeking US$900,000 in damages from newspaper over allegation that he “freed terrorists”
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 20 November 2006 IAPA press release: IAPA protests court order in Peru MIAMI, Florida (November 20, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today [announced its support for Peruvian protests against what it] described as an act of prior censorship a court order in Peru prohibiting the Lima […]
“Disproportionate” damages award against television station could jeopardize its existence, says IAPA
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 16 November 2006 IAPA press release: Damages award against Peru TV station raises IAPA concern MIAMI, Florida (November 16, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed concern at a court order for a television station in Peru to pay the government what the free-press organization called […]