The National Association of Bolivian Journalists (ANPB, for its initials in Spanish) and the Association of International Press Correspondents (ACPI) expressed their 'deep concern' over statements made by Ruth Nina, leader of the now-defunct Bolivian National Action Party (PAN-BOL), whom they accused of endangering democratic institutions and press freedom with her remarks and attempts to […]
"The interim control judge of Campeche, Ana Maribel de Atocha Huitz May, prohibited journalist Jorge González Valdez from commenting or publishing about Governor Layda Sansores and ordered that a 'censor' or judicial intervenor review and approve each publication that he and the newspaper Tribuna make about the state leader. According to Tribuna, the judge approved […]
"According to the National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP, for its initials in Spanish), at least 150 attacks on journalists and media outlets have been recorded in the first half of the year alone, including the murders of journalists Gastón Medina in Ica and Raúl Celis in Iquitos. In the first few months of […]
“ ‘A gag law in the 21st century.’ That’s how the Chilean Journalists’ Association described a bill introduced by senators from several political parties that would impose harsher penalties for disclosing information about criminal cases — without clearly defining who could be held criminally liable. Rocío Alorda, president of the association, told the Senate’s Constitution […]
"In less than a month, three local outlets — La Mañana MS, Exprésate Morona Santiago and Radio Sentimientos — have been targeted by coordinated cyberattacks that resulted in the mass deletion of news content from their digital platforms. Each case follows a similar pattern: takedown requests are filed on the basis of alleged copyright violations, […]
“The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) praised a recent decision by Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court that upheld legal complaints against two state entities for pulling advertising from a television show following the broadcast of a satirical segment. The IAPA called the ruling an important legal precedent in defense of press freedom in Costa Rica. The […]
"Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR) announced on Tuesday [July 8] that it has opened an investigation into former President Enrique Peña Nieto (2012–2018) following a report linking him to alleged bribes totaling $25 million to allow the use of the controversial Israeli spyware Pegasus. The head of the FGR noted that during the previous administration, […]
“A U.S. federal appeals court on Tuesday [July 8] ruled that a district court erred when it dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of Salvadoran investigative journalists against a spyware manufacturer whose product was allegedly used against them. In March 2024, a California federal judge threw out a 2022 lawsuit filed by Carlos Dada […]
"Independent journalist Henry Constantin, director of media outlet La Hora de Cuba and regional vice-president of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) was released Thursday [July 3], after spending four days in a dungeon at the State Security headquarters [...]. [...] Constantin acknowledged that his situation is not promising. 'There are threats that will continue […]
"The National Association of Journalists, the National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its acronym in Spanish), and the Circle of Photojournalists demanded the release of the 20 journalists and media workers detained in the country and paid tribute to their work and courage. The event, held at the National House of Journalists, brought together […]
“Retired journalist Jorge González is under criminal prosecution in the Mexican state of Campeche following a complaint filed by Governor Layda Sansores, accusing him of inciting hatred. As part of the precautionary measures ordered by a judge, González has been barred from practicing journalism for two years. Additionally, the digital news outlet Tribuna, which he […]
“The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the decision by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities not to comply with a federal immigration judge order that granted bail to Atlanta-based Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara, who was originally arrested on First Amendment-related charges. Those charges were dropped on June 25. CPJ calls for Guevara’s immediate release. […]