IAPA and the celebration of World Press Freedom Day From the IAPA we have been leading the way on the revaluation of the media.
Winners of 2019 IAPA Excellence in Journalism awards are announced The Americas regional news advocacy group received more than 1,200 submissions in 14 categories. Awards will be presented in October during IAPA's 75th General Assembly, in Miami.
Message from Christopher Barnes, President of the Inter American Press Association The appreciation of the media and journalists in times of pandemic / World Press Freedom Day
IAPA surprised at deterioration of press freedom in Peru IAPA expressed its concern at actions by the Public Prosecutor's Office and Congress of Peru requiring journalists to reveal their news sources, which "represents a setback to press freedom in the country."
IAPA concerned at ruling against practice of journalism in Colombia Serious and of concern that this decision will create the precedent that the media must ask permission to publish public facts of those affected, "a kind of prior censorship in practice."
"Serious abuse against freedom of the press in Nicaragua," says the IAPA The Ortega government has been using all legal and judicial instruments against the media, journalists, and opponents.
IAPA raises concern about the serious deterioration of press freedom in El Salvador Christopher Barnes and Roberto Rock condemned the indirect censorship exercised by the "Executive Branch through fiscal tactics, with the intention of silencing El Faro and other independent media".
CPJ Safety Advisory: Covering Unite the Right rally and counter-protests These demonstrations are taking place against a backdrop of hostile rhetoric against large sections of the media. Journalists should keep in mind that if violence breaks out they could face arrest by police or be the target of physical or verbal assault by protesters.
IAPA: Surprise at bill, which would limit investigative journalism in Argentina The bill seeks to hold the media responsible for disseminating information and complaints about acts of corruption.
Pide la SIP suprimir en Venezuela requisitos de entrega de divisas para la importación de papel periódico Miami (21 de noviembre de 2012).- La Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa (SIP) solicitó al gobierno de Venezuela eliminar las restricciones y requerimientos en la entrega de divisas para la importación de papel periódico, situación que viene afectando la circulación de los periódicos en el país.
Freedom of Expression IAPA concerned about the rise of anti-press freedom bills in the Dominican Republic