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Venezuelan courts annul criminal cases against two journalists, according to press union

"Venezuela's justice system has annulled the legal proceedings against journalists Román Camacho and Elides Rojas, who were accused of alleged incitement to hatred and other crimes, the National Union of Press Workers (SNTP) reported this Wednesday [April 15]. 'The judicial ruling states that "it has not been possible to incorporate new data into the investigation,"' […]

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Ecuador newspapers publish blank front pages to protest “silenced” journalism

"On April 11, Diario Expreso previewed something unusual for its next edition: “This is our front page for tomorrow, April 12, 2026. Yes, it’s blank. It’s not a mistake. It’s not by chance. It’s a message you need to understand.” The news outlet explained the reason behind the blank front page: “This is what the […]

Report details Ortega-Murillo regime’s strategy to eradicate independent journalism in Nicaragua

“Sixty-one media outlets shut down, media professionals imprisoned, more than 300 journalists in exile and 65% of Nicaragua’s territory turned into a news desert. After nearly two decades in power, the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has successfully carried out a sustained strategy to dismantle independent journalism. Meanwhile, Nicaraguan journalists continue to work […]

Argentine government revokes credentials of media outlets accused of disinformation campaign

"The government of Argentine President Javier Milei revoked on Monday [April 6] the press credentials granting access to the Executive headquarters and Congress for certain local media outlets implicated in an alleged disinformation campaign—driven by a Russian network—that was exposed in recent days by a journalistic investigation. Among the media outlets denied access to the […]

Venezuelan journalist Rory Branker denied amnesty: 'The State’s viciousness is insatiable'

"The Venezuelan judicial system has once again closed the doors to the complete freedom of journalist and former political prisoner Rory Daniel Branker. On April 6, 2026, through a judicial order issued by the First Court of First Instance (Trial Jurisdiction) with competence in Terrorism cases, the denial of his amnesty request was made public. […]

Journalists' association warns 20 journalists in 'legal limbo' in Venezuela

"The National Association of Journalists (CNP, for its Spanish initials)—Capital District Chapter—presented its updated assessment of the state of freedom of expression in Venezuela, warning of the consolidation of control mechanisms that stifle professional practice. According to the professional association, the use of the justice system has evolved into a tool of 'silent harassment' aimed […]

Advocates call on Brazilian government to implement protective measures for journalists in the Amazon

"During a hearing held in early March, within the framework of the 195th session of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) in Guatemala City, Reporters Without Borders (RSF, for its Portuguese initials) and partner organizations had the opportunity to press Brazilian authorities: it has become urgent to effectively implement the precautionary and protective measures […]

Eight Latin American countries have severe restrictions on freedom of expression, according to Chapultepec Index

“An adverse environment marked by violence, state pressure, institutional constraints and impunity was highlighted by the fact that eight countries in the Americas were classified in the ‘High Restriction’ category of the 2025 Chapultepec Index of Freedom of Expression and of the Press. The barometer was officially presented by the Inter American Press Association on […]

Venezuelan journalists' union denounces intimidation of journalist covering protest for political prisoners

"The National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its Spanish initials) reported that police and intelligence officers intimidated a journalist yesterday [March 27] while he was covering a protest for the release of political prisoners, amidst the ongoing amnesty process. The EFE agency reports that the SNTP, in a post on X, said that on […]

Colombian prosecutors investigate sexual harassment claims at top news network

"The Colombian Attorney General’s Office made three decisions this morning [March 24] demonstrating that its top official, Luz Adriana Camargo, intends to strengthen the institution’s gender-based approach. First, it has opened a special channel to handle complaints—which have gone viral on social media in recent days—alleging sexual violence by journalists at various media outlets. According […]

Guatemala Supreme Court confirms release of journalist José Rubén Zamora

"Magistrates of the Chamber of Amparo and Preliminary Proceedings of the Supreme Court of Justice upheld the release of journalist José Rubén Zamora Marroquín. This decision followed the resolution of several amparo (protective) petitions through which the defense sought to maintain alternative measures for the journalist. [...] Pursuant to the resolution issued by the Chamber of […]

Brazilian court orders site to remove mention and image of police chief from article

"A court in Bahia has ordered the digital newspaper Poder360 to remove the name and image of a police chief mentioned in a report by the outlet. This information, published by the outlet, was confirmed by CNN Brasil with the Court of Justice of Bahia. According to the newspaper, the police chief in question was […]