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Ecuadors President signed the Chapultepec Declaration and reiterates his commitment to press freedom

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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.

IAPA submits Salta Declaration to Colombian judiciary

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IAPA submits Salta Declaration to Colombian judiciary

Welcomed the decision of the Colombian Constitutional Court to call private and public players to a hearing on freedom of expression in social media.

IAPA condemns murder of another Mexican journalist

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IAPA condemns murder of another Mexican journalist

Jesús Eugenio Ramos Rodríguez, killed on Saturday morning, hosted the news program "Nuestra Región Hoy" (Our Region Today) broadcast by radio station Oye 99.9 FM.

IAPA calls for release of journalists in Venezuela, urges respect for their professional work

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IAPA calls for release of journalists in Venezuela, urges respect for their professional work

The IAPA once more took a stance concerning the arrest of journalists in Venezuela and urged the Nicolás Maduro regime to carry out the prompt release of the detained and imprisoned colleagues and comply with the international law and conventions that protect the free practice of journalists in conflict zones.

IAPA condemns detention of Brazilian journalist in Venezuela

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IAPA condemns detention of Brazilian journalist in Venezuela

Journalist Rodrigo Lopes, special envoy to Caracas by Brazil's Grupo RBS, was detained on Friday (January 25) and held incommunicado at a military base next to Miraflores Palace for two hours.

Bob Cox film Messenger on a White Horse on Amazon Prime

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Bob Cox film 'Messenger on a White Horse' on Amazon Prime

Documentary about former editor's defiance of Argentina's dictatorship now streaming in the US, UK and Ireland

IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Mexico

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IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Mexico

The body of journalist Rafael Murúa Manríquez, director of the Radio Kashan FM portal, was found on January 20.

IAPA concerned at legislation in Venezuela that would put greater restrictions on the Internet

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IAPA concerned at legislation in Venezuela that would put greater restrictions on the Internet

A legislative bill would impose greater restrictions on the Internet.

IAPA condemns administrative censorship of newspapers in Nicaragua

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IAPA condemns administrative censorship of newspapers in Nicaragua

IAPA condemned the administrative censorship imposed by the Nicaraguan government on La Prensa and El Nuevo Diario, on withholding the delivery of supplies for the publication of the two newspapers.

IAPA surprised at official request to Costa Rican media outlet

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IAPA surprised at official request to Costa Rican media outlet

IAPA expressed surprise and concern at an official notification sent to Diario Extra by Costa Rica's Control of Propaganda Office which confuses news content with advertising, and asked the agency to withdraw the notification.

Application deadline for $20,000 IAPA post-graduate scholarship grant extended to Feb. 15

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Application deadline for $20,000 IAPA post-graduate scholarship grant extended to Feb. 15

Scholarships consist of a stipend of $20,000 plus the round-trip travel costs between the winning applicants' home and the university.

IAPA 2018 balance: highs and lows of press freedom in the Americas

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IAPA 2018 balance: highs and lows of press freedom in the Americas

In her evaluation of press freedom in the Americas during 2018, the president of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA), María Elvira Domínguez, declared that advances in legal and digital issues were overshadowed by the murders of 31 journalists and media workers, the imprisonment of five others, and by the constant attacks on individual and social liberties in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

IAPA asks Ecuador and Colombia governments to fully clarify the murder of three journalists

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IAPA asks Ecuador and Colombia governments to fully clarify the murder of three journalists

IAPA make a public call on them to continue with the same determination for the crime to be fully clarified and true justice to be done.

IAPA pleased at document in Brazil on international standards for protection of journalists

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IAPA pleased at document in Brazil on international standards for protection of journalists

IAPA expressed satisfaction at a document of Brazil's Human Rights Ministry that sets out principles and tools for the defense and protection of the work of journalists.

IAPA asks OAS to invoke Democratic Charter in Nicaragua

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IAPA asks OAS to invoke Democratic Charter in Nicaragua

The IAPA declared that "the recent actions of the regime's control policy impels us to make a forceful call upon the OAS to reaffirm respect in Nicaragua for essential liberties.

OAS calls for public consultation on disinformation in electoral contexts

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OAS calls for public consultation on disinformation in electoral contexts

The contributions will be compiled and may be disseminated on the website of the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.

Serious attacks on freedom of expression in Nicaragua bring protest

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Serious attacks on freedom of expression in Nicaragua bring protest

IAPA President María Elvira Domínguez declared, "This is a serious act of violation and another blatant action against the media that bravely report and expose before the citizenry the true face of a regime distanced from tolerance and democracy."

IAPA calls halt to print version of El Nacional newspaper one more regression of press freedom in Venezuela

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IAPA calls halt to print version of El Nacional newspaper one more regression of press freedom in Venezuela

IAPA President María Elvira Domínguez in the name of the organization expressed solidarity "with El Nacional, its publisher and editor Miguel Henrque Otcero and with all the journalists and employees who are suffering this new and serious attack."

IAPA disconcerted at plan to regulate the exercise of journalism in Colombia

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IAPA disconcerted at plan to regulate the exercise of journalism in Colombia

If Law 234, which went into second debate in the Senate, is passed it would create a Professional Council for studying and approving requests presented by those who want to work as journalists.

New murder of journalist highlights pending task for Mexican president AMLO

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New murder of journalist highlights pending task for Mexican president AMLO

IAPA President, María Elvira Domínguez declares that this crime is a "painful reminder of the immense problem of the violencia an impunity" in Mexico.

IAPA protests arrest of journalist and increase in attacks on independent press in Nicaragua

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IAPA protests arrest of journalist and increase in attacks on independent press in Nicaragua

IAPA President María Elvira Domínguez condemned "the extreme cruelty of the regime against independent journalists."

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International media leaders called to rebuild trust at annual gathering

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International media leaders called to rebuild trust at annual gathering

Jeff Jarvis spoke about the need journalists have of learning how to have a relationship with the community.

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The deadline to apply for the SIP journalism contest ends this Thursday at midnight

The deadline to apply for the SIP journalism contest ends this Thursday at midnight

The contest consists of 13 categories and offers a first prize in each of them for two thousand dollars.

IAPA urges respect for press freedom in legal investigations in Panama

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IAPA urges respect for press freedom in legal investigations in Panama

The Attorney General's Office opened a criminal investigation related to alleged irregularities in the purchase of media group.

IAPA condemns murder of Mexican journalist

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IAPA condemns murder of Mexican journalist

The Michoacán State Attorney's Office confirmed that the decomposed body discovered on June 14 was that of Adame Pardo, missing since May 18.

UN Global call to improve the safety of journalists on the ground

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UN Global call to improve the safety of journalists on the ground

Action-oriented recommendations to improve the protection of journalists and reinforce the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity were identified by key stakeholders at a meeting organized by UNESCO and OHCHR in Geneva.

The IAPA is pleased by recent OAS Resolution, also stating that it is time to act

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The IAPA is pleased by recent OAS Resolution, also stating that "it is time to act"

"Resolutions are not enough without the political will to give them some teeth; put them into practice with financial and human resources."

Argentine Paper Stood Up to the Generals, but Succumbed to Market Forces

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Argentine Paper Stood Up to the Generals, but Succumbed to Market Forces

From The New York Times, August 27, 2017

Report of the hearing at the Inter-American Court on the Nelson Carvajal case

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Report of the hearing at the Inter-American Court on the Nelson Carvajal case

The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (RFK Human Rights) group has accompanied the IAPA since 2015 as representative of the family members of victim Nelson Carvajal Carvajal, a Colombian journalist murdered 19 years ago.

IAPA announces winners of 2017 Excellence in Journalism awards

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IAPA announces winners of 2017 Excellence in Journalism awards

IAPA rewarded the work of media and journalists of Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, United States and Venezuela.

IAPA awards Press Freedom Grand Prize to Luis Almargo

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IAPA awards Press Freedom Grand Prize to Luis Almargo

The award was granted to the Secretary General of the OAS for his defense and promotion of freedom of expression and of the press.

Twenty years later (By Danilo Arbilla)

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Twenty years later (By Danilo Arbilla)

The data is not so promising or encouraging: more than 400 journalists have been murdered, and very few of those cases, not quite 20 percent, have been solved and the responsible parties punished.

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Safety guidelines

Safety guidelines

Resources designed specifically for journalists to help them protect their accounts and themselves on Facebook.

Venezuela Country Safety Page

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Venezuela Country Safety Page

Journalists covering protests have been routinely targeted, harassed, attacked, and detained.

Mexico Offers Rewards in Killings of Journalists

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Mexico Offers Rewards in Killings of Journalists

Mexicos Attorney Generals Office is offering rewards for information leading to the arrests of those responsible for the murders of five journalists and the attempted murder of a sixth this year.

Mexicos academic world condemns widespread killings of journalists

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Mexicos academic world condemns widespread killings of journalists

Ibero-American University criticizes the lack of political will to investigate murders of reporters.

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Introducing Facebook Safety for Journalists Resources

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Introducing Facebook Safety for Journalists Resources

As part of the Facebook Journalism Projects goal to provide training and tools for journalists, we are committed to helping journalists stay vigilant about their safety on our platform.

IAPA and ContentEngine Signed an Agreement

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IAPA and ContentEngine Signed an Agreement

It will allow publications associated with IAPA to generate an additional source of income.

IAPA condemns digital spying and calls for a halt to it

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IAPA condemns digital spying and calls for a halt to it

The use of this mechanism is a serious attack upon freedom of expression and of the press, on the right to privacy and protection of news sources.

SIPAlert app uses real-time to fight against attacks on journalists

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SIPAlert app uses real-time to fight against attacks on journalists

The application will be free and available for Android and iOS smartphones.

63 new members join the IAPA

63 new members join the IAPA

Matt Sanders: "This help us become stronger and reinforce our commitment to persevere in our mission."

16 universities join IAPA

16 universities join IAPA

The higher education institutions approved for the first time as members of the organization are from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru.

IAPA launches new by journalists for journalists insurance scheme

IAPA launches new 'by journalists for journalists' insurance scheme

'Insurance for Journalists' is the only international insurer specialising solely in insuring journalists without restrictions.

Condolences on the death of Ernestina Herrera de Noble of Clarín Group

Condolences on the death of Ernestina Herrera de Noble of Clarín Group

IAPA President Matt Sanders expresses his condolences to the family and Clarín Group colleagues.

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