IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Haiti The murder of a second journalist in Haiti this year, Néhémie Joseph, underscores the violence and risks faced by reporters in that Caribbean country, the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) stated in its condemnation of the attack. 0
Stigmatization, fuel for violence and threats The stigmatization and discrediting of journalists and media by presidents, authorities and officials, through speeches and on social media, particularly on Twitter, is a common practice of leaders and politicians of the Americas which encourages violence and threats.
IAPA condemned deportation of journalist John Carlin from Venezuela Upon entering the Maiquetía International Airport, he was declared "inadmissible" by the government and deported from Venezuela, according to the National Press Workers' Union of Venezuela (SNTP).
Christopher Barnes is new IAPA President "here can be no strong, effective and sustainable democracy in the Americas without a strong and free press", Barnes said in his acceptance speech on Monday in Miami.
Conclusions of the IAPA 75 General Assembly A "particularly bad" semester for the press for the murder of 13 journalists
IAPA and Colombian government highlight figure of journalist murdered 22 years ago "We cannot say that justice was done": María Elvira Domínguez, IAPA president, about the murder of Gerardo Bedoya Borrero.
Emotional act to redress the memory of Gerardo Bedoya and for his family members, IAPA announces Act of reparation will be held on Monday, Sept, 30th in the Colombian city of Cali.
End of publication of Nicaragua's El Nuevo Diario a shame for the free world Daniel Ortega's authoritarian policy against media provokes closure of newspaper founded in 1980.
IAPA welcomes creation of media group in Mexico to counteract violence against journalists Government institutions commit to improve justice and defend press freedom.
IACHR Welcomes Signing of Friendly Settlement in the case of Colombian journalist Gerardo Bedoya Borrero The agreement was signed on August 16, 2019 by the Inter American Press Association and the Colombian State.
IAPA condemns murder in HondurasIAPA condemns murder in Honduras Edgar Aguilar, correspondent of the national broadcast television channel Canal Seis, was murdered on Saturday, August 31.
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.
