IAPA condemned attacks against media in Ecuador and Mexico Attacks against the headquarters of the Teleamazonas TV station in Ecuador and the digital news portal Momento in Mexico.
IAPA urges an in-depth debate of Brazilian Fake News Bill Parliamentarians should deepen the discussion of the bill and to listen to all stakeholders.
IAPA condemns political harassment against director of a media outlet in Peru This type of harassment "reveals the lack of democratic vocation of those groups or individuals who refuse to acknowledge that freedom of the press and of expression is nourished by the plurality and diversity of editorial criteria in the media."
Obstacles to the practice of journalism, sustainability and independence of the media are the main concerns, emphasizes Carlos Jornet Assessment of the complex situation of press freedom in the Americas.
Successful IAPA mission promotes agenda in Washington in favor of journalists and media sustainability "We are delighted because we have received a good reception for our claims and concerns," said IAPA President, Jorge Canahuati.
IAPA praise initiative of Colombian Congressmen in support of the media The organization urged other governments in the Americas to promote similar measures and requested all the Colombian parliamentary forces to accompany the proposal.
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.
IAPA rejects creation of an official media observatory in Argentina Surprise that a topic so relevant to society and democracy "has not had the necessary public debate."