IAPA criticizes Bolivian government's new imposition on media Concern at a new law that imposes on privately-owned media an obligation to publish electoral ads free of charge, in detriment to their financial situation. 0
IAPA praises work of Nicaraguan press on announcing 2018 excellence in journalism awards Awards in another 13 categories to be presented during IAPA's 74th General Assembly in Salta, Argentina
IAPA protests cyber attack on Guatemala's elPeriódico Since dawn yesterday morning elPeriodico's website is out of service.
IAPA condemns repression of journalist in Nicaragua Carlos Pastora, manager of Canal 10, has been harass and threatened in apparent reprisal for having denounced on the television station the serious violence that the country is undergoing since the start of protests in April.
IAPA expresses concern at abusive use of legal resources in Panama IAPA President Gustavo Mohme, expressed his "confidence that the justice system will dismiss the abusive use of legal resources on the part of the former president Ricardo Martinelli and his family.
IAPA condemns announcement by Evo Morales in favor of anti-lie law in Bolivia The endorsement of this kind of statute is intended to silence and censor criticism, said IAPA President.
IAPA shows support for US media in the face of the action by President Trump More than 300 American newspapers published editorials in defense of press freedom and to reaffirm that they are not anyone's enemy.
IAPA announces finalists in 2018 Excellence in Journalism contest It will announce the winners in the next few days
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: Restraint of journalist is inappropriate and serious for exercise of press freedom in the United States Kaitlan Collins, a CNN White House correspondent, was banned by the White House's Press Office from attending last night an open press event.
IAPA condemns threats to Colombian journalists Also stressed the urgency of strengthening the official mechanism for prevention and protection of journalists.
"Aldo was a great journalist and a great fighter", declared IAPA President Gustavo Mohme The editor and founder of the Asunción, Paraguay, newspaper ABC Color, Aldo Zuccolillo Moscarda, a tenacious defender of press, died on July 14.
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 stresses its condemnation of violence and systematic attacks on the press in Nicaragua The violence and the repression of press freedom in Nicaragua that has reached dangerous and serious levels for the entire population and the work of the press.
Support local news — it's crucial to our lives and our democracy The murder of five people at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis was tragic. It was also a powerful reminder that local news organizations are the bedrock of engagement in a democratic republic.
IAPA protests murder of journalist in Mexico José Guadalupe Chan Dzib is the sixth member of the press killed in Mexico this year.
IAPA concern and grief at murder of journalists in United States Concern and grief at the tragic attack suffered at the newspaper Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, in which five press workers lost their lives.
IAPA pledges to seek justice in the case of murdered Ecuadorean journalists The recovery of the victims' bodies will enable closure of a mourning of anguish and uncertainty.
IAPA voices condemnation of serious threats to press freedom and practice of journalism in Nicaragua Journalistic work is obstructed daily and journalists are intimidated.
IAPA condemns murder of a journalist in Brazil, calls for prompt investigation Jairo Sousa was killed on June 21.
Office of the Special Rapporteur launches joint report on freedom of expression in Mexico The report also makes recommendations for the protection of journalists and the effective investigation of the attacks against these professionals.
IAPA backs Peruvian associations' rejection of Gag Law The "Gag Law" prohibits government entities from placing official advertising in privately-owned news media.
IAPA condemns fact that Peru's Congress is considering legalizing discrimination against privately-owned media Condemnation of a bill being discussed by the Peruvian Congress which if adopted would prohibit public entities from placing official advertising in privately-owned news media.
IAPA criticizes violation of confidentiality of new sources The seizure of telephone records, text messages and e-mails of journalist Ali Watkins is a violation of the right to keep sources confidential.
IAPA condemns repression in Nicaragua and expresses solidarity Repudiation of the serious acts of violence by repressive government forces against the population.
IAPA and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights celebrate landmark ruling for freedom of expression in the Americas The Inter-American Court of Human Rights held the State of Colombia accountable for the impunity of a crime against a journalist.
IAPA condemns murder of journalist in United States Called on the authorities to carry out an exhaustive investigation to learn the motive and determine responsibilities on the murder of Zachary Stoner, a freelance journalist.
Tariffs on Canadian newsprint put American jobs at stake U.S. publishers retort that Commerce is misreading the state of the newsprint industry and using government power to benefit a single paper mill owner in Washington state.
Hold in Venezuela forum on freedom of expression in the Americas Miami (September 14, 2009)Former President of Bolivia, Carlos Mesa, and of Peru, Alejandro Toledo, and former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda will address the Emergency Forum on Freedom of Expression which will review the major problems and current issues facing the practice of journalism in the Western Hemisphere in Venezuela this Friday, Sept. 18. Seventeen world and national press organizations are sponsoring the event.
