Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA welcomes progress on implementation of access to information law
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 14 January 2005 IAPA press release: IAPA pleased with regulations for implementation of access to information law in Ecuador Miami (January 14, 2005) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has expressed its pleasure with the recent approval by the Executive Branch in Ecuador of regulations for the implementation […]
IAPA calls for investigation into harassment of newspaper
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 12 January 2005 IAPA press release: IAPA calls for investigation into harassment of Mexican newspaper Miami (January 12, 2005) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has asked the Mexican Government for a prompt investigation into complaints received from the Oaxaca-based newspaper Noticias, alleging that it is being harassed […]
IAPA’s year-end message
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 30 December 2004 IAPA press release: Year-End Message President of the Inter American Press Association Alejandro Miró Quesada C., El Comercio, Lima, Peru December 30, 2004 This year ends with important progress in the area of press freedom, but at the same time with disturbing setbacks around the hemisphere. […]
IAPA concerned about constitutional reform that would abolish the press’s tax exempt status
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 29 December 2004 IAPA press release: IAPA concerned about tax punishment for press in Nicaragua Miami (December 29, 2004).- The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed its concern about a constitutional reform in Nicaragua that abolishes the tax exempt status of the press, a measure that is being condemned […]
Journalist given five-month suspended prison sentence
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 23 December 2004 IAPA press release: IAPA concerned about censorship following prison sentence against Uruguayan journalist Miami (December 23, 2004) – Following the sentencing of an Uruguayan journalist to prison on December 14, the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) reiterated its concern about court rulings that leave a question […]
IAPA welcomes law that places human rights crimes under federal jurisdiction
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 10 December 2004 IAPA press release: IAPA welcomes reforms to Judicial Branch that help in the fight for press freedom The IAPA insists that a legislative bill creating a Council to regulate the journalism profession be eliminated Miami (December 10, 2004) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed […]
Government passes Law on Social Responsibility in Radio and Television
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an 8 December 2004 IAPA press release: IAPA pleased with meeting with acting OAS Secretary General Washington (December 8, 2004) – The president of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA), Alejandro Miró Quesada, described the meeting held today with the acting Secretary General of the Organization of Americas States (OAS) […]
IAPA concerned over proposed reforms to Radio and Television Law
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 29 November 2004 IAPA press release: IAPA concerned over proposed reforms to Radio and Television Law, says they constitute a threat to freedom of expression Miami (29 November 2004) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has expressed concern over moves to reform Mexico’s Radio and Television Law. The […]