IAPA rejects discriminatory statements by Peruvian Congress Speaker Reaction of the Congress Speaker, Luis Galarreta, is a "clear act of intimidation of media and journalists in reprisal for news investigations."
IAPA condemns fact that Peru's Congress is considering legalizing discrimination against privately-owned media Condemnation of a bill being discussed by the Peruvian Congress which if adopted would prohibit public entities from placing official advertising in privately-owned news media.
IAPA backs Peruvian associations' rejection of Gag Law The "Gag Law" prohibits government entities from placing official advertising in privately-owned news media.
IAPA surprised at deterioration of press freedom in Peru IAPA expressed its concern at actions by the Public Prosecutor's Office and Congress of Peru requiring journalists to reveal their news sources, which "represents a setback to press freedom in the country."
Pide la SIP suprimir en Venezuela requisitos de entrega de divisas para la importación de papel periódico Miami (21 de noviembre de 2012).- La Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa (SIP) solicitó al gobierno de Venezuela eliminar las restricciones y requerimientos en la entrega de divisas para la importación de papel periódico, situación que viene afectando la circulación de los periódicos en el país.
Freedom of Expression IAPA concerned about the rise of anti-press freedom bills in the Dominican Republic