"Martha Ramos, president of the Committee on Freedom of the Press and Information of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA), presented her report on the state of press freedom in the region, warning of a sustained regression marked by an increasing authoritarian reconfiguration from those in power. The document highlights systematic violations such as prior […]
"A young reporter identified as Karen Pateyro—who covers social events and entertainment—is being sought by her family after her whereabouts became unknown on Monday, April 20, in the municipality of Río Blanco, located in the central region of the state of Veracruz. According to the information provided, the journalist works for the online outlet Radio […]
"The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) presents its Annual Report 2025, documenting the work it has done in compliance with the mandate to promote and protect human rights in the Americas. The report—showing, over six chapters, the results attained by IACHR mechanisms—is an instrument for institutional transparency and a reference for States, civil society […]
"Amidst a new and severe escalation of verbal attacks against journalists and the media, Javier Milei's government today [April 23] barred accredited journalists from accessing the Casa Rosada. In doing so, it restricted the professional work of some 60 journalists who report daily to the official seat of government. The measure could remain in effect […]
"Despite more than 1,000 people being reported missing every year, according to Puerto Rico police statistics, the agency did not provide complete data on all cases to the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo (CPI). As a result, the organization filed a mandamus petition against the police on Monday (April 20) before the Court of First Instance […]
"The NGO Colectivo de Derechos Humanos para la Memoria Histórica de Nicaragua on Tuesday called for justice in the killing of Nicaraguan journalist Ángel Gahona, who was shot dead eight years ago while covering protests against the government of Daniel Ortega. The organization said the journalist was killed 'by agents of the Nicaraguan state, who […]
"Journalist Makario Sierra was beaten by agents of the state’s Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC, for its initials in Spanish) while covering a security operation in the municipality of Juventino Rosas. Makario Sierra, a reporter for the digital news outlet El Otro Enfoque, was transported to the community hospital suffering from injuries to his head, face, […]
"Venezuela's National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its initials in Spanish) denounced this Monday [April 20] that a court denied the termination of the case against journalist and former political prisoner Carlos Julio Rojas, following a delay of more than a month in responding to his request for amnesty. In a message posted on […]
"Tele Saltillo reporter Jerson Cardozo was assaulted the morning of Friday, April 17, during a live broadcast he was conducting to report on a car rollover in [the city of Saltillo, in the Mexican state of Coahuila]. Videos show that […] companions of the driver physically attacked and chased the journalist. The footage also shows […]
The Central American Journalists Network (RCP, for its initials in Spanish) issued an alert over threats, acts of intimidation and attacks against journalists Carlos Girón and Marcelo Osorto of Honduran news outlet ICN Investiga. The organization said the incidents reflect a pattern of violence against investigative journalism in the country. According to the RCP, Girón […]
"Band Minas reporter Alice Ribeiro, who was involved in a serious car accident in Sabará—in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area—died on Thursday night (April 16) at the age of 35. She was rescued following the incident but subsequently fell into a coma and was declared brain dead—a condition characterized by the irreversible loss of brain […]
Media outlets from Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada and the United States were among the winners of the 2026 WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Americas, which honor "the most innovative and relevant projects within the digital ecosystem across North, Central and South America." Winners in each category are listed below: Best News Website or […]