Obstacles to the practice of journalism, sustainability and independence of the media are the main concerns, emphasizes Carlos Jornet Assessment of the complex situation of press freedom in the Americas.
Successful IAPA mission promotes agenda in Washington in favor of journalists and media sustainability "We are delighted because we have received a good reception for our claims and concerns," said IAPA President, Jorge Canahuati.
IAPA praise initiative of Colombian Congressmen in support of the media The organization urged other governments in the Americas to promote similar measures and requested all the Colombian parliamentary forces to accompany the proposal.
IAPA rejects creation of an official media observatory in Argentina Surprise that a topic so relevant to society and democracy "has not had the necessary public debate."
IAPA calls AMLO attacks on the press incitement to violence In a systematic and periodic way, President López Obrador takes advantage of his morning press conferences to stigmatize the media, especially the newspapers, El Universal and Reforma, which he describes daily as sensationalist, corrupt, alarmist, slanderous and opponents.
IAPA urges caution in regulating on social media in Honduras Special laws are not needed to regulate on offenses that could be committed on the Internet when these are already contemplated in the general regulations.
Venezuelan officials denounced to the IAPA for censoring and blocking digital media Report by a National Assembly Committee makes CANTV president and CONATEL director responsible for the attacks on and censorship of portals El Pitazo, La Patilla, Tal Cual and El Nacional's website.