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Another journalist kidnapped in Venezuela

“By 8 a.m. Friday, 24 hours had passed without news of the whereabouts of young journalist Joan Camargo, who was intercepted by hooded men as he left his home in the Cotiza section of Caracas. According to the National Union of Press Workers, Camargo was leaving on his motorcycle when he was ambushed and taken […]

Five investigative media outlets filed protective actions against international cooperation law in Peru

"In a context of increasing harassment of the independent press, five investigative media outlets —Salud con lupa, IDL-Reporteros, Epicentro TV, Ojo Público, and Convoca— along with the National Association of Journalists (ANP, for its acronym in Spanish), have filed protective actions (acciones de amparo) with the constitutional courts of Lima to halt the application of Law No. […]

Ecuadoran journalist Fernando Álvarez murdered while playing soccer match

"Journalist Fernando Álvarez, founder and administrator of the digital media outlet FernandoTV, was murdered on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in the Salitre coliseum, Guayas province, while participating in a soccer game with friends. According to preliminary information from the National Police and the organization Fundamedios, several armed individuals entered the sports complex […]

Watchdog reports 46 attacks on journalists during Ecuador’s protests

"From the start of Ecuador’s 2025 national strike on Sept. 22 until Oct. 22, when the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) announced the end of the protest, Fundamedios — an organization that monitors and defends freedom of expression — reported 46 attacks on the press during the demonstrations. Among the cases were physical […]

Honduran journalists assaulted during live broadcast at ruling party rally

"The Committee for Free Expression (C-Libre) strongly condemned the physical and verbal assault against journalist Leónidas Maradiaga and his cameraman, both from Une TV. The attack occurred while they were covering a political rally led by Tegucigalpa Mayor Jorge Aldana in the Villa Franca neighborhood of Comayagüela. According to video footage and eyewitness accounts, members […]

LATAM Digital Media Festival 2025 to discuss AI, influencers, migration and more in Mexico City

From Nov. 5 to 7, the LATAM Digital Media and Journalism Festival will bring together more than 55 journalists and creators from 14 countries to Mexico City to explore the challenges of journalism in an era full of contrasts. This year, the Festival —organized by the organization Factual — will revolve around six major themes, […]

Journalist focused on crime and corruption is killed in Durango, Mexico

"Journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán Martínez, 60, was found dead wrapped in a blanket on the Durango-Mazatlán highway, at kilometer 30, in the town of Río Chico, in Durango [México]. His body, with visible signs of violence, was abandoned along with a message [...], according to local media outlet Notigram. Although the body was found the […]

Nominations for 2025 Free Press Awards now open

"Once again, Free Press Unlimited will honour two outstanding journalists: Most Resilient Journalist and Newcomer of the Year. These awards celebrate extraordinary courage, perseverance, and fresh talent in the fight for press freedom and independent information. Registration for the 2025 edition is now open and the deadline for nominations is Nov. 2, 2025. The Newcomer […]

In El Salvador, persecution, violence and financial strangulation force journalists into exile

"Reporters Without Borders (RSF, for its acronym in French) warns of the acceleration of threats, judicial persecution, and financial strangulation measures against the press under the government of President Nayib Bukele. This repression has already forced dozens of media professionals into exile. RSF and its partners, the Journalists' Association of El Salvador (APES) and the […]

Far-right activist in Portugal arrested after death threats against Brazilian journalist

"A far-right activist from Portugal, accused of making death threats to a Brazilian journalist, was arrested on Tuesday (Oct. 21) in Vila Nova, in the Metropolitan region of Porto, in the north of the country, and had his preventive detention ordered by the Court after going through his first hearing this Thursday (Oct. 23). Bruno […]

Chilean court rules media not required to delete old crime stories under 'right to be forgotten' claim

“The Santiago Court of Appeals in Chile rejected a protection appeal filed against Google Chile and other communications companies for keeping online news articles about a criminal conviction served more than 17 years ago. The petitioner argued the continued online availability of news about a conviction completed over 17 years ago violated her honor and […]

Paraguay: Four investigative journalists attacked in three months as protection law stalls

“Since August 2025, there has been a worrying surge in violence and threats against journalists investigating corruption, organized crime and the abuse of political power in Paraguay. Despite repeated requests for a protection law and the state’s official acknowledgement of these risks, the assaults continue. Reporters Without Borders (RSF, for its acronym in French) has […]