Claudio Paolillo was "one of the most powerful and lucid voices for freedom in the Americas With deep regret and recognition of his legacy the IAPA reports on the death of one of its principal leaders and also one of the most distinguished Latin American journalists of his generation.
Preliminary Report - IAPA Mission in Washington The delegation maintained meetings with legislators, judges, former officials, academics, opinion leaders and journalists.
America Is No Longer the Standard Bearer for a Free Press "The mobilizing is here, and organizations such as mine are now on the frontlines", stated Bruce Brown, executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
IAPA concerned about proposed law on terrorism in Guatemala The organization echoed concerns regarding a legislative bill that would restrict freedom of the press and of expression in making opinions criminal offenses.
IAPA welcomes ruling favorable to freedom of expression in Mexico The High Court of the Electoral Tribunal of the Judiciary Branch of the Federation resolved that it was unlawful that the National Action Party disseminated a spot, in radio and television broadcasts sponsored by the government, to attack the newspaper El Universal.
Brazil: aggressions, threats and vandalism against journalists and media Assaults on journalists and media outlets occurred on April 5 in Brasília and São Paulo during the coverage of the aftermath of the the conviction of former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
IAPA condemns repression of freedoms in Nicaragua Condemned the repression of freedom of expression and of assembly in Nicaragua noted in recent days.
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.