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New death threats against journalist Aníbal Gómez in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay

"Journalist Aníbal Gómez Caballero, with a long career in the city of Pedro Juan Caballero, has received new death threats via WhatsApp related to his radio journalism work and his reports on possible corruption in local politics. The Paraguayan Journalists' Union and the International Federation of Journalists absolutely condemn these threats and demand that the […]

Journalist attacked during congressional event on Amnesty Law in Peru

"Journalist Katherine Ayarza of the news outlet Epicentro was attacked during an event on the Amnesty Law organized by the Democratic Tuesday program of the Congressional Citizen Participation Office on Aug. 26. At the end of the conference, some attendees surrounded the journalist and, amid shouts and insults belittling her work, threw her cell phone […]

Haiti press group calls on government to aid journalist awaiting surgery in Cuba

SOS Journalistes, a press freedom group in Haiti, said it is "scandalized" by authorities' inaction in the case of journalist Jocelyn Justin who is awaiting surgery in Cuba after he was seriously injured in a gang shooting while covering the re-opening of a hospital in Port-au-Prince on Dec. 24, 2024. In a press release, the […]

Mexican journalists deported after trying to enter Venezuela

"Mexican journalists Israel Navarro and Gerardo Torres, special correspondents for Milenio, were deported from Venezuela after attempting to enter the country to cover the political crisis and the situation between the Nicolás Maduro government and the United States, which has caused tension in Venezuela. The journalists were detained and held incommunicado for nearly 24 hours […]

Photojournalist hit by tear gas canister during demonstration returns to hospital in Argentina

"Pablo Grillo's family reported in a statement that the photojournalist is 'stable' in intensive care, but is not progressing as expected. The 35-year-old has been hospitalized since March after being seriously injured when a projectile hit him in the head during a demonstration in front of Congress, which was suppressed by various security forces. [...] […]

Court rejects appeal seeking investigation into elPeriódico journalists in Guatemala

"The Guatemalan Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by the prosecutor's office seeking to prosecute eight journalists and columnists from the now-defunct media outlet El Periódico who investigated acts of corruption in which judges and prosecutors were implicated. The Supreme Court's ruling, which is provisional, was announced Tuesday [Aug. 26] through social media. The Special […]

Municipal police officer arrested for attack on journalist Jorge Heras in Mexico

"A Mexicali municipal police officer, identified as Hugo 'N,' was arrested along with his brother for allegedly being involved in the attack on journalist Jorge Heras, who was beaten by a pair of individuals on Aug. 26 when he arrived at the home where he hosts the program Ciudad Capital. [...] The other detainees are […]

Ecuador journalists say police infiltrated WhatsApp press groups

"A new alarm was raised in Ecuador after the non-profit Fundamedios reported the infiltration of undercover police agents in private journalist groups. The organization described the incidents as a serious violation of freedom of expression, professional secrecy and privacy, while demanding immediate explanations from the Interior Ministry and the intelligence agency, which have yet to […]

Reporter assaulted by justice minister's guard in Paraguay

"Journalist Jéssica Martínez was doing her job outside the Emboscada Antigua Penitentiary on Monday, Aug. 25, when she was unexpectedly struck in the chest by one of the guards of Justice Minister Rodrigo Nicora. The assault, which was captured on video, prompted a group of journalists to express solidarity with Martínez and demand at least […]

Folha de S.Paulo files lawsuit against OpenAI for unfair competition and copyright infringement

“Folha de S.Paulo filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Wednesday [Aug. 20], demanding that the owner of the ChatGPT artificial intelligence platform stop collecting and using the newspaper’s content without authorization or payment. The suit accuses OpenAI of unfair competition and copyright infringement, stating that ‘the defendant develops and improves its AI tool [...] based […]

The IAPA Announces Winners of the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards

"The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) announces the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards, across 12 categories, along with 24 honorable mentions. These accolades highlight the diversity and rigor of the best journalism from the Americas and Spain. The official awards ceremony will be held during the 81st General Assembly of the IAPA, […]

Stick of dynamite thrown at journalist's home in Peru

"In Huaral, security cameras captured a man lighting and throwing an explosive device inside the home of journalist Carlos Alberto Mesías Zárate. The victim's pet, a dog named Manchis, put out the lit fuse with her teeth and alerted the journalist to the incident. [...] The journalist said the act was a response from the […]