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Violence Against Journalists

Murders of Dutch journalists in El Salvador closer to trial after 42 years of impunity

Two court cases seeking closure in the 1982 ambush and murders of four Dutch journalists in El Salvador are currently open in the U.S. and the Central American country.

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New wave of repression hits independent press amid arrival of Cuba’s new communications law

The Cuban regime has intensified repression against independent journalists, subjecting them to interrogations and threats, and accusing them of being mercenaries. Watchdogs say these actions seek to silence the independent press and force journalists to abandon their profession or go into exile.

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Colombia creates $500K annual fund to combat violence against women journalists

The fund was established after journalist Jineth Bedoya won a lawsuit after she was tortured and sexually abused for her reporting. It aims to support prevention efforts and helps female journalists who survive violent attacks.

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‘A historic sentence’: After 40 years, former Peruvian military officer is convicted for forced disappearance of journalist

Journalist Jaime Ayala Sulca disappeared on Aug. 2, 1984 after entering the Navy Headquarters in the municipality of Huanta, Peru. After two years of trial, one of the defendants has been sentenced.

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How press freedom in Mexico eroded during López Obrador’s presidency

These were the main challenges faced by journalism and press freedom during Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s government in Mexico.

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Nicaragua’s regime expands repression to exiled journalists through sweeping cybercrime legislation

Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime is wielding a new cybercrime law to target journalists – including those in exile – empowering authorities to seize their assets and monitor their family members in Nicaragua.

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‘Where is Fabiola Tercero?’: Nicaraguan journalists demand information about missing colleague

On July 12, Nicaraguan authorities raided Tercero's home and, since then, her whereabouts have been unknown. Organizations and journalists demand the State of Nicaragua start providing answers.

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In rural and small-town Colombia, community journalists face violence, stigmas and job insecurity

Threats from armed groups, insults from officials and low salaries put local journalism in Colombian in check, according to entities defending press freedom.

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Gender-based violence in newsrooms: Study reveals impunity and lack of protocols in Latin America

Researchers heard from 108 press workers in 14 Latin American countries and suggest policies to approach and prevent gender-based violence that news organizations can adopt.

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Venezuelan authorities are detaining women journalists amid post-election repression

Three women reporters have been arrested and accused of terrorism, amid a broader crackdown on dissent across the country.

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How will Mexico (and the world) sustain journalism in the face of digital and physical security threats to journalists?

Participants of a cross-industry meeting in Mexico City emphasized the importance of collaboration, a global community, digital literacy and public support for journalism.

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Journalists in Venezuela protect themselves with AI avatars that present the news

Operación Retuit is a daily online newscast created by independent journalists hoping to bypass the censorship, persecution and increasing repression gripping post-election Venezuela.