IAPA delegation to visit President Kuczynski in Peru As part of the commemoration in Lima of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, also meeting with officials of the judicial and legislative branches of government and a forum at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences.
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.
IAPA rejects free official advertising imposed by Bolivian government Concern at a decree that requires all news media to distribute government messages free of charge, without distinguishing between public and privately-owned companies.
Homage to Claudio Paolillo at Uruguayan Chamber of Deputies "Colleagues such as Claudio, who represents the spirit and sacrifice of thousands of journalists that remain firm despite adversities", Gustavo Mohme, IAPA president.
IAPA condemns detention of Brazilian journalist in Venezuela Journalist Rodrigo Lopes, special envoy to Caracas by Brazil's Grupo RBS, was detained on Friday (January 25) and held incommunicado at a military base next to Miraflores Palace for two hours.