Articles by Inter American Press Association
Pressure mounts on Cambodia a year after Kem Ley’s killing
On the one-year anniversary of the death of popular Cambodian activist Kem Ley, civil society organisations from around the world reiterated their call for an independent inquiry.
IAPA condemns Donald Trump’s attacks against the press
IAPA condemned recent attacks against the press by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, and expressed its alarm regarding the president’s impulsive and aggressive style which might instigate the public to acts of violence against journalists and media outlets.
Javier Valdez: Chronicle of a death foretold?
Mexico is the deadliest country in the world for journalists. So why has the murder of Javier Valdez touched such a nerve among ordinary Mexicans? The answer: Uncompromising courage.
IAPA achieves commitment in Peru on World Press Freedom Day
At the same time the international delegation of the IAPA echoed the Peruvian president’s concerns about initiatives contrary to freedom of expression and of the press.
Venezuela: IAPA deeply concerned at increase in violence
29 people have died and 106 press workers were attacked, arrested, robbed and assaulted during news coverage of the protests in Venezuela.
Venezuela: On the edge of the abyss
Free expression violations have been occurring in Venezuela for many years. So why is the latest crisis an unprecedented event for journalists and media?
IAPA rejects charge leveled at Cuban journalist for doing his job
IAPA rejected a charge leveled at Cuban journalist Henry Constantín Ferreiro for the offense of “usurping legal authority” by acting as a journalist.
Journalists face intimidation in Colombia and Mexico, online portal subjected to cyber attack in Venezuela
In Cauca, Colombia, three journalists of the Cali newspaper El País were approached and intimidated by two armed men who identified themselves as members of the National Liberation Army (ELN).