IAPA assails Cuban government for preventing acclaimed blogger from leaving the country Miami (October 14, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today criticized the Cuban government's decision to not to allow journalist Yoani Sánchez to leave the country to receive a journalism award to be presented today by Columbia University in New York.
IAPA appalled at Colombian journalist's exit from his country Miami (October 15, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today lamented that Colombian journalist Herbin Hoyos left his country for the sixth time since 1998 because of threats on his life and called on authorities to safeguard freedom of expression amid acts of violence.
IAPA condemns Honduran decree allowing radio and TV shutdowns Miami (October 15, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today denounced a recent decree in Honduras that permits the government to cancel broadcast licenses of radio and television stations that it considers a danger to national security. The decree is a serious attack on press freedom and the right of all Honduran citizens to receive critical information, the organization said.
Ecuador: IAPA conclusions Miami (October 19, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) informed government officials in Ecuador of its concern with press bills sent to Congress that would permit control of information and news media content. The organization made its views known during a mission to the country that ended Friday.
IAPA disappointed at Mexican Congress' indifference to crimes against journalists Miami (October 22, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today reacted with surprise at news that Mexicos newly-seated Chamber of Deputies has disbanded a special committee set up to deal with crimes against journalists and news media, one of 40 panels intended for the current legislative session.
IAPA calls on Brazil not to let the murder of a journalist go unpunished MIAMI, Florida (October 26, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today issued an open call on Brazils President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva to act to see that justice is done in the investigation into the death of journalist Manoel Leal de Oliveira, murdered in Itabuna, Bahia, on January 14, 1998.
Three former presidents to speak at IAPA General Assembly in Argentina Miami (October 30, 2009)With nearly 500 news media delegates and journalists from throughout the Americas in attendance, the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) will hold its 65th General Assembly November 6-10 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Three former Latin American presidents and Argentinas current vice-president, Julio César Cobos, will take part.
IAPA Scholarship Fund announces applications deadline IAPA Scholarship Fund announces applications deadline Journalism students, working journalists are eligible MIAMI, Florida (October 30, 2009)The Scholarship Fund of Inter American Press Association (IAPA) announced the deadline for submission of applications for a one-year study in Latin America, the Caribbean or North America.
IAPA condemns murder of another journalist in Mexico Miami (November 3, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today condemned the murder of journalist Bladimir Antuna García in Durango, Mexico the 10th this year resulting from the violence that shakes the country. The matter, of great concern to the hemisphere organization, will be featured during its General Assembly in Buenos Aires, Argentina, beginning on Friday.
