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IAPA delegation in Peru warns of worsening press freedom as government refuses to meet

"A delegation from the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has been in Peru since March 10 to assess the state of press freedom. Roberto Rock, a member of the commission, told Convoca.pe conditions are “even worse” than expected before their arrival. This is evident in the government’s refusal to engage in dialogue, as President Dina […]

Bolivian journalist groups express concern over rising intolerance ahead of elections

"The National Association of Journalists of Bolivia and the Association of International Press Correspondents expressed their concern for the violation of freedom of expression and of the press, in the context of political-partisan tensions. They warned that a dangerous climate of intolerance is taking shape at a time when the pre-electoral period towards the national […]

Foreign correspondents in Argentina warn of government restrictions on public information

"The Association of Foreign Correspondents of the Argentine Republic (ACERA, for its initials in Spanish) issued this Monday [March 10] a statement denouncing the different measures that impede the free professional practice of journalism in the country, ranging from the 'silencer button' announced by the presidential spokesman, Manuel Adorni, to aggressions of the security forces […]

Guatemalan judge orders journalist José Rubén Zamora back to prison after house arrest revoked

"On March 10, Guatemala’s Second Court carried out an order from the Third Court of Appeals, sending journalist José Rubén Zamora back to pretrial detention after his house arrest was revoked. According to the Attorney General’s Office, Zamora must return to prison 'immediately.' " 'The judge had no choice. The court arbitrarily ordered this. Despite […]

Journalist Román Camacho released after more than 48 hours in prison in Venezuela

"Crime reporter Román Camacho was released from prison in the early hours of Friday, March 7, the journalist himself reported on his social media accounts. Camacho was arrested on Tuesday, March 4, when the National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its initials in Spanish) reported that security officials took him away at noon. What […]

Human rights commission warns of violence against journalists in Ecuador

In a statement released Wednesday, March 5, the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) expressed concern over the situation for journalists in Ecuador following a visit to the country in January 2025. The office identified serious threats, particularly from organized crime, and issued several […]

Guatemala court overturns ruling granting house arrest to journalist José Rubén Zamora

“On March 4, the Third Chamber of the Court of Appeals annulled all actions taken since October 2024 by Judge Erick García, who had granted house arrest to journalist José Rubén Zamora in his second criminal case. According to the court’s ruling, all proceedings by Judge García since October 17, 2024, are void, citing ‘procedural […]

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Concern grows over exodus of Bolivian journalists to US

"The growing number of Bolivian journalists seeking asylum in the United States is a troubling sign of the country’s press freedom crisis, said María José Salazar, a lawmaker from the opposition party Comunidad Ciudadana. "Legal experts and immigration specialists have documented an alarming trend: journalists, particularly from Santa Cruz, are leaving Bolivia due to political […]

Venezuelan union denounces arrest of journalist Román Camacho in Caracas

“The National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its initials in Spanish) denounced this Tuesday, March 4, the arrest of news journalist Román Camacho. The information was released on the social network X. 'Journalist Román Camacho was arrested on March 4. As of noon this Tuesday he was transferred to a headquarters of the Cicpc […]

IAPA to visit Peru over freedom of expression violations

“Representatives of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) will visit Peru next week to investigate and document constant and severe threats to freedom of expression and press freedom by the government. The IAPA decided to send officials following an invitation from the Peruvian Press Council. According to the organization's biannual reports, freedom of expression and […]

Brazilian press association asks Supreme Court to drop charges against journalist Marcelo Auler

"The Brazilian Press Association (ABI for its initials in Portuguese) filed a petition with the Federal Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 26, signed by 29 journalist and civil society organizations, along with 550 journalists, legal experts, politicians, and public figures. The petition, addressed to Chief Justice Luís Roberto Barroso, calls for the suspension of charges […]

High court rejects lawsuit against Colombian president for calling journalists ‘mafia dolls’

"Colombia’s Council of State—the highest court handling cases involving the government—has rejected a lawsuit filed by 16 prominent journalists and two foundations against President Gustavo Petro for his use of the term “muñecas de la mafia” (“mafia dolls” in English). The presidency had requested the court dismiss the case. The ruling has drawn attention because […]