IAPA welcomes fact that libel and slander no longer criminal offenses in Argentina Miami (November 23, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) welcomed an Argentine decision to no longer make libel and slander criminal offenses when they involve matters of public interest, saying the decision sets an important precedent for the press to be able to work freely, without restrictions or fears
Prince of Asturias lauds IAPA for defense of journalists, freedom of expression Miami (November 25, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed its appreciation for the Antonio Asensio Journalism Prize presented by the Zeta Group of Spain during a ceremony in Madrid this week. Presenting the award, the Prince of Asturias praised the work of the hemisphere organization in defense of press freedom and against violence towards journalists.
Prince of Asturias lauds IAPA for defense of journalists, freedom of expression Miami (November 25, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed its appreciation for the Antonio Asensio Journalism Prize presented by the Zeta Group of Spain during a ceremony in Madrid this week. Presenting the award, the Prince of Asturias praised the work of the hemisphere organization in defense of press freedom and against violence towards journalists.
IAPA concerned at government bid to control newsprint production in Argentina Miami (December 2, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed deep concern at Argentine government measures against the countrys leading producer of newsprint, claiming that the acts conceal the underlying risk that by controlling supply flows the intent is to control the press.
IAPA repeats its concern with communication bill in Ecuador Miami (December 9, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed its concern and criticism of the bill for a new Communication Law sponsored by the government in Ecuador, warning that its articles "will affect press freedom and free speech by breaching inter-American principles on the publics right to information. The bill comes up for debate in the National Assembly in the next few days.
Press organizations concerned at widespread violence, repressive acts against press in Cuba and Venezuela Miami (December 14, 2009)The Global Coordinating Committee of Press Freedom Organizations today expressed great concern at an escalation of violence unleashed against journalists in the Americas during its half-yearly meeting held on Friday in New York.
Press organizations concerned at widespread violence, repressive acts against press in Cuba and Venezuela Miami (December 14, 2009)The Global Coordinating Committee of Press Freedom Organizations today expressed great concern at an escalation of violence unleashed against journalists in the Americas during its half-yearly meeting held on Friday in New York.
IAPA concerned at Brazil's court-ordered censorship Miami (December 15, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today urged Brazils Federal Supreme Court to review its decision that resulted in the ongoing censorship of investigative reports that might expose wrongdoing in the Federal Senate. The organization stated that transparency and the distribution of information of public interest are indispensable to strengthen press freedom and democracy.
IAPA protests heightened repression in Cuba Miami (December 16, 2009). The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed concern and alarm at the increased violence and repression against Cuba's independent journalists, bloggers, human rights activists and family members of prisoners. At the same time the organization repeated its call for the release of 27 journalists serving prison terms ranging from one to 28 years.