Articles by Sindicato de Periodistas del Paraguay
Journalists assaulted by lawyer
(SPP/IFEX) – The following is an abbreviated version of a 21 October 2008 SPP press release: Lawyer assaults journalists SPP condemns assault on journalists in Ciudad del Este The SPP condemns the cowardly assault by lawyer Américo Ayala on journalists Enrique Acosta and Nelson Esquivel, of the Ciudad del Este-based regional daily TN Press. On […]
Journalists impeded in attempts to cover Venezuelan president’s visit to Paraguay
(SPP/IFEX) – On 18 August 2008, the SPP filed a complaint with the Venezuelan embassy in Asunción about incidents that took place on 16 August in San Pedro del Ykuamandyjú in which several journalists were prevented from carrying out their work. Aníbal Emery, a journalist with Radio Ñandutí radio station in Asunción, said he was […]
Two journalists assaulted by police while trying to cover demonstration against homelessness
(SPP/IFEX) – The SPP condemns the cowardly assault on “La Nación” newspaper journalists Gerardo Benítez and Ismael Villalba by members of the national police force. On the morning of 24 June 2008, during a protest by “Sin Techo” organisations against homelessness in front of the Office of the Secretary for Social Action (SAS) in Asunción, […]
“ABC Color” journalists, editor cleared of defamation accusations stemming from coverage of highway contract irregularities
(SPP/IFEX) – On 30 April 2008 the SPP welcomed the court ruling absolving journalists Enrique Dávalos and Carlos Cáceres of defamation, calumny and injury to the former auditors of the Comptroller General’s Office (Contraloría General de la República), alleged to have been caused by their articles investigating irregularities in the fulfillment of highway contracts. Aldo […]
Journalist alleges his pending dismissal orchestrated by politician, following threat
(SPP/IFEX) – The SPP condemns the effort by the Concepción-based newspaper “ABC Color” to dismiss, without just cause, its reporter, Telmo Ibáñez. The attempted firing is apparently based on the effort of a politician, believed to be involved in acts of corruption, to frame the journalist. The politician in question had previously threatened Ibáñez that […]
Presidential candidate publicly berates, intimidates critical journalist
(SPP/IFEX) – The SPP firmly repudiates the irresponsible, malicious and absurd accusations made by presidential candidate Lino Oviedo against “ABC Color” newspaper journalist Roberto González. Oviedo, candidate for the Partido Unión Nacional de Ciudadanos Éticos (Punace) political party, an Asunción-based radio station that González accepted bribes to criticise him, and that “the clearest proof of […]
Journalists prevented from covering prosecutor general’s meeting with opposition politicians about a murder
(SPP/IFEX) – The SPP condemns the actions taken by the national prosecutor’s office (Fiscalía General del Estado) and the National Police against Diana González, of “Última Hora” daily newspaper, and Eduardo Quintana, of the daily “ABC Color”. The organization regards the actions as a violation of freedom of expression and freedom of the press. On […]
One journalist killed, but struggle to democratise media continued in 2007, says SPP
(SPP/IFEX) – The following is an abridged 24 December 2007 SPP press release: A year of struggle, setbacks and advances Throughout 2007, governmental hostility and labour issues hounded journalists. The most serious setback of the year was the murder of Alberto Tito Palma, a radio journalist from Mayor Otaño, who was killed in August in […]