IAPA reviews the weak situation of press freedom in the Americas The meeting, in virtual format, is open to the public and free of charge.
IAPA begins series of webinars on Press Freedom marking 20 years of the Declaration of Chapultepec Starts next Tuesday with an important agenda for the entire month of May!
IAPA protests possible takeover of Globovisión by Venezuelan government Miami (July 21, 2010)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today protested an announcement by Venezuelas President Hugo Chávez that his government will take over a percentage of the shares in the privately-owned television network Globovisión, calling the action a flagrant assault upon press freedom and freedom of enterprise in Venezuela.
IAPA notes acute increase in violence during review of press freedom in the Americas WASHINGTON, DC (July 16, 2010)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) said here today that violence against journalists is one of the greatest challenges that governments and inter-governmental agencies must take on if they want to ensure democracy in the Americas.
Danilo Arbilla Recognized on World Press Freedom Day The Minister of Education and Culture of Uruguay, Pablo da Silveira, emphasized that Arbilla has been "a mentor to generations of journalists committed to their principles and vocation."
IAPA condemns attacks on and intimidation of journalists in Colombia and Mexico, cyber attacks in Venezuela The chairman of the IAPA's Committee on Freedom of the Press and Information, Roberto Rock, declared "the intimidation, restriction of journalistic activity and movement are serious obstacles to freedom of the press and should be investigated pro
Peru: the country with the worst climate for press freedom The assertion comes from the week's summary of news and conversations summarized by IAPA Bot.
IAPA says US Supreme Court decision is counter to freedom of information Miami (June 3, 2014)A decision by the United States Supreme Court not to mediate in a case requiring a reporter from The New York Times to name his confidential source of information has an intimidating effect on investigative journalism and affects his credibility and the watchdog role of the press concerning government actions and matters of public interest, the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) declared today.
Ecuador's President signed the Chapultepec Declaration and reiterates his commitment to press freedom The IAPA highlighted the openness and tolerance of Lenín Moreno's government.