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Journalist files criminal defamation complaint against president of Argentina

“One of the most popular journalists in Argentina sued the president of that country, Javier Milei, for criminal defamation (injurias) after the president accused him of being a liar and extortionist for his criticism of the Israeli ambassador's participation in a cabinet meeting. Jorge Lanata, founder of a newspaper, author of several books and currently […]

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At least 253 journalists have left Nicaragua since 2018, says NGO

“At least 253 Nicaraguan journalists have left their country since April 2018 for security reasons - or suffered banishment - by the government of Daniel Ortega, according to a report released Sunday (April 21) by the Costa Rica-based NGO Colectivo de Derechos Humanos Nicaragua Nunca Más (Nicaragua Never Again Human Rights Collective). The report was […]

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IAPA warns of judicial criminalization and threats against journalists in Paraguay

"The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) warned in a document released Friday [April 19] about the 'cases of judicial criminalization against the journalistic practice' in Paraguay and the threats faced by reporters and journalists as a result of the denunciations made as part of their work. [...] The organization also mentioned that 'several prosecutors and […]

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Cuban journalist Camila Acosta detained and sent back to Havana while traveling to interview relatives of political prisoners

"Independent journalist Camila Acosta was detained Sunday [April 21] in [the Cuban municipality of] Cárdenas, [Matanzas province], on orders from State Security when she was on her way to visit relatives of political prisoners, according to CubaNet, the media outlet where the she works. Acosta was held at a police station in Cárdenas for an […]

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President of the Dominican Republic presents draft to modify legislation on freedom of expression

"On April 8, the president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, publicly presented a draft Law on Freedom of Expression, Audiovisual Media and Digital Platforms. This initiative aims to update the anachronistic regulatory framework on freedom of expression that dates back to 1962 – Law No. 6132 on Expression and Dissemination of Thought –, seeking […]

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Judicial harassment against journalists worsens in Brazil

"Among the almost 6,000 ongoing cases in Brazil that deal with freedom of expression, there are 654 actions against journalists that can be characterized as judicial harassment. The information is part of a survey carried out on Brazilian courts by the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji, for its acronym in Portuguese), obtained exclusively by […]

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Venezuela: Journalist and activist Carlos Julio Rojas arrested for alleged assassination attempt

"On Monday night [April 15], journalist and political leader Carlos Julio Rojas was detained by individuals who forcibly put him in a vehicle without license plates. Several human rights defenders denounced the situation and his disappearance since no detention center confirmed that he was in custody. Hours later the regime's attorney general, Tarek William Saab, […]

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The multiple faces of violence against journalists in El Salvador

“Given the deep democratic closure that prevails in El Salvador, the digital environment has become an indispensable channel to exercise freedom of expression, freedom of the press and the defense of human rights. From Derechos Digitales we have documented on several occasions the situations of censorship, violations of the right of access to information, and […]

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‘The city is a jail’: Haitian journalists get word out about gang violence

"Each day, Makenson Rémy wakes in the hush of the night to tell the story of his shattered home town, Port-au-Prince. Each day, he fears he might die. 'I am very worried for the city. I am worried for my family. I am worried for myself too, because at any moment I could go out […]

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Nicaraguan journalists are giving up practicing the profession, according to NGO

“Nicaraguan journalists are gradually abandoning the profession due to the 'repression' carried out by the government led by Daniel Ortega and due to financial problems, the Foundation for Freedom of Expression and Democracy (FLED, for its acronym in Spanish), based in in Costa Rica, warned this Wednesday [April 10]. In a quarterly report titled 'Repression […]

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Venezuelan journalists association condemns advance of 'Anti-Fascist Law'

“The National College of Journalists (CNP, for its acronym in Spanish) of Venezuela rejected this Thursday [April 11] the approval in the first discussion of the so-called Anti-Fascist Law by the National Assembly, aligned with the regime of Nicolás Maduro. According to the statement, the Anti-Fascist Law constitutes a serious risk for the essential rights […]

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Sexual harassment scandal in Paraguayan television ended with victory for journalist Angie Prieto

“The Paraguayan justice system ruled in favor of the presenter [Angie Prieto], who had been fired and sued for private criticism in the WhatsApp group 'Yo te creo' (I believe you) about business management due to complaints of sexual harassment in the company. The Network of Women Journalists and Communicators of Paraguay considers it a […]