Articles by Observatorio Latinoamericano para la Libertad de Expresión – OLA
IFEX members in Latin America and the Caribbean outline key challenges to freedom of expression in the region
Thirteen IFEX members in Latin America and the Caribbean endorse the joint statement issued in February 2010 by the Special Rapporteurs on Freedom of Expression.
Radio station pulls environmental programme off the air
The station manager shut down the programme “Horizonte Sur”, saying that he was tired of its criticisms.
Provincial Attorney General’s Office dismisses case against La Voz de Bagua radio station
The case against the station was dismissed after the Provincial Attorney General’s Office found that the station personnel were not responsible for the crimes they had been accused of committing.
Newspaper vendor’s stall burned down
On 6 December 2009, unidentified individuals started a fire in a newspaper stall owned by vendor Javier Ortiz Sánchez.
Journalists injured while covering shoot out
Two journalists were injured during a confrontation between hit men and federal officers in the municipality of Fresnillo.
Journalists attacked during confrontation between police and demonstrators
The journalists were covering a demonstration in Apurimac which was violently suppressed by the police.
Thirty IFEX members call on governments to respect fundamental human rights of free expression and privacy of communications
Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway, at the IFEX General Meeting. Thirty IFEX members signed on to a resolution on the surveillance of communications and the fundamental right to protection of journalistic sources.
Thirty IFEX members call on government to protect journalists and end impunity
Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway, at the IFEX General Meeting. Thirty IFEX members signed on to a letter to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, calling on him to “stop the war on journalists”.