“The Foundation for Press Freedom (FLIP) condemns the threats and online harassment campaign targeting journalists from the Yo Te Creo Colega ["I believe you, colleague," in Spanish] collective and the news outlet Brava News following the publication of an investigative report detailing two allegations of sexual harassment and sexual abuse against journalist Rafael Poveda. These attacks, directed at the journalists who published the testimonies, constitute retaliation for reporting on a matter of clear public interest and seek to discourage coverage of allegations involving gender-based violence.
The investigation compiled the accounts of two people who accused journalist Rafael Poveda of alleged sexual harassment and abuse in contexts related to his professional work. […]
In retaliation, the journalists have received a barrage of messages containing insults, misogynistic language and direct threats, including: ‘I hope they kill you,’ ‘We're going to have fun with you,’ ‘I know where you live,’ ‘I hope I run into... one day,’ and ‘I'll take care of her myself.’ Their families have also been targeted with threats. Evidence reviewed by FLIP shows an escalation of online violence that goes far beyond criticism of a journalistic investigation and amounts to intimidation intended to instill fear and encourage self-censorship.”
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This post was translated into English with the assistance of AI and reviewed by Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera
