Articles by Inter American Press Association
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 […]
IAPA concerned over Congress’s second reading approval of Law on Social Responsibility in Radio and Television
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 26 November 2004 IAPA press release: IAPA Concerned Over Restrictive Law Against the Press in Venezuela Miami (November 26, 2004) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) is “extremely concerned” over the approval on second reading by the Venezuelan Congress of the Law on Social Responsibility in Radio and […]
Politician calls on his supporters to assault journalists, sets fire to copies of newspaper
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA deplores violence against journalists in Mexico Miami (November 24, 2004) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) deplored incidents reported in Mexico where in recent months journalists have complained about a lack of security and an increase in attacks against them while covering the news. […]
IAPA highlights Inter-American Court rulings, supports Commission and Office of the Special Rapporteur
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 3 November 2004 IAPA press release: IAPA highlights Inter-American Court rulings and supports Commission and Special Rapporteur Miami (November 3, 2004).- The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) highlighted during its annual meeting recent rulings made by the Inter-American Court on Human Rights, stating that they comprise important legal precedents […]
IAPA fights mandatory licencing for journalists
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA fights against mandatory licensing after being alerted by creation of a “colegio” in Nicaragua Miami (November 2, 2004) – In a resolution issued at its recent General Assembly in Antigua, Guatemala, the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) urged its members to intercede in rejecting as […]
IAPA welcomes criminal code reform protecting journalists’ sources
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 1 November 2004 IAPA press release: IAPA pleased over reforms in El Salvador on protection of sources for journalists Miami (November 1, 2004) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed its approval of a recent reform in the El Salvadoran Code of Criminal Procedure that protects journalists from […]