The IAPA awards the 2020 Press Freedom Grand Prize to journalists and press workers killed by COVID-19 "This is a very hard time for journalism because the pandemic has also claimed the lives of many members of our journalistic family," IAPA President Christopher Barnes. 0
IAPA condemned attacks against journalists and media in Nicaragua "The international community, especially the governments of the region, must exert more pressure against an authoritarian regime."
IAPA condemns arrests and accusations of "hate speech" against Venezuelan journalists "Charges of 'hate speech' that the political power imputes to its critics through a justice system which lacks independence and does not respect due process."
IAPA mourns death of journalist imprisoned in Honduras David Romero, victim of Covid-19, was serving a sentence for defamation and slander. In June, the new Penal Code came into force, which decriminalized crimes against honor.
Open letter from the Inter American Press Association The sustainability of journalism during and after the pandemic, a responsibility for the democracies of America
IAPA rejects accusations against the Univision network "It is regrettable that this type of contrived false narratives or undemocratic politicking continues to be used to discredit the media and journalists".
The IAPA surprised by judicial laxity that damages Panamanian newspapers The seizure of newspaper's assets and accounts "represents a severe blow to press freedom," and is a "direct censorship tool."
IAPA asks President Fernández "not to go back in time" In reference to the repeated times that IAPA had to recriminate government instigation against media and journalists during the presidency of Cristina Kirchner (2007-2015), currently vice president of the country.
IAPA regrets case of journalist killed in Barbados Barnes: "This unfortunate fact should draw our attention to the risks journalists face at work in informing their communities."
IAPA condemns repressive operation against journalists and activists in Cuba Solidarity with independent journalists, the rejection of restrictions on the exercise of freedom of the press and of expression, and the cessation of persecution and harassment.
IAPA urges an in-depth debate of Brazilian Fake News Bill Parliamentarians should deepen the discussion of the bill and to listen to all stakeholders.
IAPA asks Uruguayan legislators to modify norm that threatens freedom of expression The legislators "have overreached in their work, creating "a new crime of communication or a new criminal action contrary to constitutional principles on freedom of expression and of the press."
IAPA: Freedom of expression in the Constitutions of America First document in the series "White Papers on Freedom of Expression", of the Chapultepec Index project. Jaiber Núñez, academic from UCAB, analyzes the freedom of expression in the constitutions of American countries.
IAPA observations to the IACHR for the election of the new rapporteur for Freedom of Expression Letter sent to Joel Hernández García, President and Paulo Abrāo, Executive Secretary of the IACHR
IAPA surprised at another incident of espionage against media and journalists "This type of interference is prohibited by international law and must be severely punished."
IAPA condemned attacks against media in Ecuador and Mexico Attacks against the headquarters of the Teleamazonas TV station in Ecuador and the digital news portal Momento in Mexico.
IAPA concerned about Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister attacks on media "Politicians who proclaim their faith in democracy are often intolerant of public criticism."
IAPA condemnation and concern over attacks on journalists in the US Numerous attacks, arrests and threats against journalists and members of the press covering social protests in different cities of the United States.
IAPA rejects President Trump's executive order Is contrary to the "spirit of the deep debate on freedom of expression that must prevail in the digital sphere."
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.
The IAPA announces winner of the #expressyourself contest and reiterates the principles of the Declaration of Salta The winner of the #expressyourself contest is Daniel Centeno Perdomo; author of "Bozal de arepa".
IAPA condemns the murder of another journalist in Mexico Jorge Armenta, the fourth journalist killed this year in the country.
Passing of Oliver Clarke "The loss of Oliver Clarke is an immeasurable one not only for Jamaica but for me personally," Christopher Barnes, IAPA President.
SIPConnect Online Leads New IAPA Professional Training Cycle In addition to SIPConnect, at the SIP Institute during the month of May there will be several other professional training activities.
Strong rejection from IAPA for acts of espionage against journalists in Colombia Espionage is a reminiscent of the dark moments in Latin American journalism's past.
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
Awards The IAPA awards the 2020 Press Freedom Grand Prize to journalists and press workers killed by COVID-19
