IAPA welcomes creation of media group in Mexico to counteract violence against journalists Government institutions commit to improve justice and defend press freedom. 0
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IAPA condemns another murder of journalist in Mexico Mission of the hemisphere organization to visit the country September 8-11.
IAPA keeping eye on situation of the press in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba Organization's General Assembly to be held October 4-7 in Miami.
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."
IAPA concerned at legal action against Argentine journalist This case could inhibit and give rise to self-censorship, "consequences that would be regrettable in a country in which independent journalism is contributing to more transparency and democracy."
IAPA expresses concern at Bolsonaro decree and his reprisals against Brazilian press Despite that he said it was not an economic reprisal, he warned that it was a "retribution" for the way they had mistreated him during the electoral campaign.
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.
IAPA awards 2019 Press Freedom Grand Prize to Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya Lima Award to be presented at IAPA's 75th General Assembly, during Oct. 4-7 in Miami, along with the other winners of the IAPA Prizes for Excellence in Journalism in 13 categories, to be announced tomorrow Wednesday.
IAPA condemns attack on Costa Rican TV channel The authorities should investigate all the facts in this unusual act in Costa Rica in order to rule out and avoid there being in the country a violent trend against press freedom.
IAPA launches campaign to promote freedom of expression in the digital era Under the label #exprésate the IAPA seeks to create awareness about the rights and duties that users, media, journalists, digital platforms and governments have in the digital era.
IAPA calls on Honduras Congress to decriminalize offenses against honor The new Penal Code of Honduras maintains criminalization of offenses against honors and imposes imprisonment for dissemination of reserved official information.
IAPA demands immediate release of Cuban journalist Ricardo Fernández Condemned the detention by the Cuban State Security of Ricardo Fernández Izaguirre, a stringer of the portal 14ymedio.
IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Brazil He is the second to be killed in Maricá city in Rio de Janeiro. Authorities should immediately clarify the crime.
IAPA regrets that new Cuban Constitution continues restricting press freedom Deepens the limitations of freedom of expression, the press and the civil and political rights of the country's citizens.
Facebook urged to pause Libra crypto-currency project A US lawmaker has said Facebook should delay the launch of its Libra crypto-currency.
IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Colombia This week also killed were another two journalists in Mexico and Haiti.
IAPA condemns murders of journalists in Mexico, Haiti Journalists Norma Sarabia, Mexico and Pétion Rospide, Haiti, were murdered this week.
Nelson Carvajal Case: IAPA and RFK Human Rights assess compliance with Inter-American Court ruling The fight against impunity and oblivion in crimes against journalists continues in force.
International IAPA mission to travel to Nicaragua next week The delegation will advocate for the release of imprisoned journalists.
IAPA laments ruling against La Patilla "We lament that we are once again before a case of persecution carried out by a politicized and biased justice system, as is the Venezuelan one", IAPA President said.
IAPA condemns murder in Brazil, calls for urgent investigation Robson Giorno, founder of the news website Jornal O Maricá, was murdered on Saturday, May 25.
IAPA condemns stigmatization of the press, saying it puts journalists' lives at risk "The stigmatization and insults of the press, made by public officials and disseminated in social media, create a hostile climate for the press and incite violence against journalists and the media," said the IAPA president.
IAPA condemns murder of another journalist in Mexico Francisco Romero, sixth journalist murdered in Mexico this year.
IAPA rejects lawsuit filed against journalist Daniel Coronell IAPA President defended the concept that when it refers to information about public persons and matters of public interest, as in this case, there should always prevail the principle of press freedom over the right to one's honor.
IAPA condemns judicial ban on reporting on presidential candidate in Guatemala The organization said the measure responds to a political strategy that seeks to censor and intimidate the media outlet.
IAPA rejects penalties against communication on social media in Peru It favors another bill to decriminalize offenses against honor.
