Sindicato de Periodistas del Paraguay

The Paraguayan Journalists Union condemns the murder of radio journalist Fausto Gabriel Alcaraz, 28, who was shot to death on 16 May 2014 near his home in Amambay department. Alcaraz was the host of the programme “De Frente a la Mañana” and often reported on drug traffickers operating in the area.

The Journalists’ Union of Paraguay condemns the murder of journalist Carlos Artaza, who worked for the press department in the Amambay governor’s office and was victim of a premeditated attack during which he was shot six times.

Both journalists have discussed cases of corruption, involving Partido Liberal Radical Auténtico (PLRA) members, on their radio shows.

The guide outlines a number of crucial steps to standardise monitoring, investigating, analysing and documenting free expression violations in the region.

In support of the IFEX-Latin America and the Caribbean (IFEX-ALC) mission to the Honduras UPR in Geneva, IFEX members provided recommendations regarding the country’s freedom of expression record.

After announcing details of a demonstration to protest against a lack of public safety, journalist Rosendo Duarte received a threatening telephone call.

Unidentified individuals fired gunshots and threatened journalist Martín Caballero, who has been publicising allegations related to a strike by steelworkers.

Two radio programmes were taken off the air, one journalist was dismissed and another journalist was forced to resign.