"The president of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA), José Roberto Dutriz Fogelbach, warned this Thursday [Oct. 16] at the 81st IAPA General Assembly in the Dominican Republic that press freedom and freedom of expression are currently going through a dark period unprecedented in modern times. 'We come to this commitment with a reality that challenges […]
"Councilman Hygor Magalhães (Christian Democracy) expelled journalist Melk Santos from the Itacoatiara City Council on Tuesday night (14). The incident occurred during a session marked by the vote to archive the impeachment request of councilman Ney Nobre (MDB), sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. Hygor threatened to handcuff the reporter if he did […]
"With strong opposition from community leaders, nonprofit organizations, journalists’ associations and media outlets across Puerto Rico, Senate Bill 63 (SB 63), which adds new restrictions to Act 141-2019, known as the Transparency and Expedited Procedure for Access to Public Information Act, was approved Tuesday [Oct. 14] by the New Progressive Party (PNP, in Spanish) majority […]
The 10th Brazilian Conference on Data Journalism and Digital Methods (Coda.Br, for its acronym in Portuguese), hosted by Escola de Dados, takes place on Oct. 18 and 19 at Insper in São Paulo. This year, Coda.Br will focus on topics like generative and ethical AI, disinformation and combating hate speech, the environment and climate change, […]
"Colombia’s Office of the Inspector General warned the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) about possible violations of press freedom and the editorial independence of news outlets. The warning came after the oversight agency sent official requests to several media organizations asking for information related to news and journalistic content. In the document sent to the CRC, […]
“Venezuela’s National Press Workers Union (SNTP for its initials in Spanish) condemned on Tuesday, Oct. 14, a new episode of systematic censorship against journalists and radio programs in Venezuela, following an order banning any mention of the attack against two exiled Venezuelan activists in Bogotá, Colombia. According to the union, several nationwide radio networks received […]
"Brazilian journalist Breno Altman, founder of the website Opera Mundi, posted on X this Sunday [Oct. 12] that he was indicted by Brazilian Federal Public Prosecutor's Office for anti-Semitism. The decision was made by Prosecutor Maurício Fabretti following a criminal complaint filed by Conib (Israeli Confederation of Brazil). The lawyers for the journalist, who is […]
"On Monday [Oct. 13], an unidentified person threw a Molotov cocktail and a bullet wrapped in paper with a threatening message at the home of Paraguayan journalist Aníbal Benítez, director of a digital media outlet specializing in legal news, in the third attack against journalists in the city of Lambaré (central Paraguay). Benítez told the […]
"A grenade was detonated at the home of [Peruvian] journalist Carlos Mesías Zárate, director of the news website Central de Noticias, in the city of Huaral, Lima department, the National Association of Journalists of Peru reported. [...] The explosion not only caused material damage to the journalist's home, but also to neighboring homes, a motorcycle […]
The organization Article 19 reported alleged threats and intimidation against Mexican journalist Antonio Nieto by Senator Ricardo Sheffield, following the publication of an article on an investigation by the Mexican Attorney General's Office that allegedly links the senator to a corruption case. Sheffield denied the existence of such an investigation and accused Nieto of fabricating […]
"[Freedom of expression organization] Fundamedios expresses deep concern and condemnation of the attacks, searches and arbitrary detentions of journalists and media workers covering the demonstrations that took place this Sunday [Oct. 12] in Quito. According to verified reports, members of the security forces allegedly intervened in a violent and disproportionate manner against press workers who […]
"The Coalition in Defense of Journalism (CDJor) publicly condemns the recent lawsuits that resulted in the removal of journalistic content produced by InfoAmazonia and Jornal Plural. CDJor expresses concern about the use of the Judiciary to restrict press freedom and the ongoing risk that such measures pose to freedom of expression in Brazil. [...] InfoAmazonia […]