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Journalists stripped of Nicaraguan nationality ask Spanish government for protection

"A group of seven Nicaraguan journalists, exiled in Costa Rica, have requested the Spanish government grant them Spanish nationality, claiming they have been rendered de facto stateless by the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. The request was submitted on May 19 to the Spanish consul in Costa Rica, the Madrid Press Association (APM, […]

Bolivian journalists forced to erase images under threat of being thrown into river

"A journalist and a cameraman from news portal Urgente.bo [Bolivia] were forced by vendors in the town of Desaguadero, on the border between Bolivia and Peru, to erase images under threat of being thrown into a river. The aggression and censorship of journalistic work took place on Friday, May 23, about 73 miles west of […]

Mexican authorities identify two people linked to murder of journalist Avisack Douglas in Veracruz

"The Secretary of Government of Veracruz [Mexico], Ricardo Ahued Bardahuil confirmed that two people have been identified after the murder of journalist Avisack Douglas, who was shot in an attack at campaign headquarters for the Movimiento Ciudadano candidate for mayor for [the city of] Juan Rodríguez Clara [in Veracruz, Mexico]. 'Without getting ahead of the […]

Daniel Ortega's regime dissolves Journalists Association of Nicaragua and 14 other NGOs

"This Monday [May 26], the regime of Daniel Ortega dissolved another 15 non-profit organizations, among them the historic Nicaraguan Association of Journalists (UPN, for its initials in Spanish), created in 1979 after the triumph of the Sandinista revolution. With this new repressive wave, more than 5,670 NGOs have now been cancelled since December 2018, as […]

Venezuelan press association denounces detention of journalist after raid on his home

"The National Association of Press Workers (SNTP, for its Spanish acronym) denounced this Friday [May 23] the detention of journalist and university professor Carlos Marcano, after Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accused him of being part of an alleged plot against the regional and legislative elections scheduled for this Sunday [May 25]. According to what was […]

Ecuadoran lawyer implicated in money laundering case sues three journalists

"Bibian Hernández, a lawyer who, according to the [Ecuador] Attorney General's Office, may be involved in money laundering, has decided to begin two legal actions for moral damages against columnists Martin Pallares and Roberto Aguilar, and another legal action for slander against journalist Sara Ortiz. [...] The lawsuit against Aguilar and Pallares was motivated by […]

Journalist Hugo Alconada Mon denounces hacking attempt after revealing alleged Argentine government intelligence plan targeting journalists

"Hours after revealing that [Argentina’s] State Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE, for its initials in Spanish) had approved a National Intelligence Plan opening the door for the collection and analysis of information on journalists, economists and other ‘actors’ seen as potentially undermining public confidence in government officials or ‘manipulating’ public opinion, journalist Hugo Alconada Mon was targeted […]

Mexican journalist Álvaro Delgado accuses Supreme Court candidate of threats and censorship

Magistrate Magda Zulema Mosri Gutiérrez, candidate for minister of Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), was accused of threatening journalist Álvaro Delgado Gómez with the phrase “This is as far as you go” ("hasta aquí llegaste") on the social media platform X after the journalist publicly pointed out that she is the […]

UN warns of 'constant attacks' on journalists in Honduras

"The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) warned this Thursday [May 22] of 'constant attacks' against human rights defenders and journalists in Honduras, and expressed concern about the 'serious difficulties' faced by the National Protection System (SNP, for its initials in Spanish) in responding effectively. In a statement, the OHCHR […]

Argentine government limits journalists' access to Casa Rosada

"The national government has formalized new requirements and limitations for the accreditation of media outlets and journalists at the Casa Rosada. [...] The government's stated objective is to 'establish order, guarantee security and promote a plurality of information.' [...] Among the new features are a detailed procedure for requesting access and the requirement of a […]

President of Costa Rica sues two journalists for allegedly disclosing his phone number

"Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves announced Thursday [May 22] that he has filed a criminal complaint against two journalists who published his personal phone number on Facebook, calling the actions 'reprehensible and illegal.' The Presidential Palace announced in a statement that the lawsuit is against journalists from the television station Teletica Channel 7, Álvaro Sánchez […]

Visa denial prevents Chilean journalist Nicolás Sepúlveda from receiving award in U.S.

"Everything was ready: tickets issued, hotel reserved and electronic authorization approved. But just days before traveling to the United States, Chilean journalist Nicolás Sepúlveda was notified that his entry into the country was 'unauthorized,' making him unable to attend the ceremony where he was to receive the LASA Media Award, presented by the Latin American […]