Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA concerned at bid to amend Penal Code to stiffen penalties for journalists found guilty of defamation
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 20 June 2006 IAPA press release: IAPA concerned at bid to amend Penal Code in Panama MIAMI, Florida (June 20, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) said today it is extremely concerned at the introduction of a draft bill to reform the Penal Code in Panama, saying […]
IAPA protests expulsion of reporters from Guantánamo
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 15 June 2006 IAPA press release: IAPA protests expulsion of reporters from Guantánamo MIAMI, Florida (June 15, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today protested the expulsion of three reporters from the United States naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, saying the action amounted to censorship. Carol […]
Press freedom organisations approve resolutions on crimes against journalists, violations
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 5 June 2006 IAPA press release: Press freedom organizations worldwide approve resolutions on crimes against journalists and violations in the Western hemisphere. Miami (June 5th, 2006) – The Global Coordinating Committee of Press Freedom Organizations meeting in Moscow, Russia, yesterday issued a series of resolutions on violence against journalists, […]
Bill seen by IAPA as restricting information flow
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 7 June 2006 IAPA press release: Paraguay bill seen by IAPA as restricting information flow It also bemoans non-action on access to public records in Argentina, Honduras, Paraguay MIAMI, Florida (June 7, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) is concerned about a legislative bill in Paraguay which […]
IAPA voices concern over any effort in US to introduce legislation that would punish disclosure of classified information
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA voices concern over any effort in US to introduce legislation that would punish disclosure of classified information Miami (May 26, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today voiced its concern over the possible introduction of legislation in the US Congress that would punish […]
IAPA concerned at jail sentence for journalist on libel charge
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA concerned at jailing of newsman in Uruguay MIAMI, Florida (May 23, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today described as “a serious attack on press freedom” the sentencing of Uruguayan journalist Gustavo Escanlar Patrone to three months in prison on a libel charge. […]
Bolívar state legislature initiates procedure to evict newspaper, demolish its plant
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 19 May 2006 IAPA press release: IAPA concerned at ‘ridiculous’ action in Venezuela calling for eviction, demolition of newspaper MIAMI, Florida (May 19, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed concern at what it called a ridiculous action aimed at silencing the press – the decision […]
In commemorating World Press Freedom Day, IAPA calls for civil society to struggle for the right to inform and be informed
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 3 May 2006 IAPA press release: IAPA calls for defense of press freedom and people’s right to know MIAMI, Florida (May 3, 2006) – A call to people throughout the Western Hemisphere to become involved in the right to inform and be informed was issued today by the Inter […]