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Brazil: Journalism organizations condemn attempt to criminalize Aos Fatos journalist

"The undersigned journalism and press freedom organizations strongly condemn the attempt to criminalize journalist Tai Nalon, executive director of the fact-checking agency Aos Fatos. In a criminal complaint filed with the Rio de Janeiro courts, Jornal da Cidade Online accused Nalon of unfair competition and defamation, and tried to coerce her into criminal proceedings. Jornal […]

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Venezuelan journalist fired after interview with pro-government congressman, segment taken off the air

Venezuelan journalist Seir Contreras was fired from the Globovisión channel after interviewing the deputy of the United Social Party of Venezuela, Ramón Magallanes. According to the Venezuelan National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, by its Spanish acronym), Contreras, who was the host of the show Primera Página, learned of his dismissal through a telephone call […]

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Argentine journalism association concerned about presidential candidate Javier Milei's aggression against press

"The National Academy of Journalism (ANP, by its Spanish acronym) [of Argentina] expressed 'its deep concern' for 'insulting references' of the presidential candidate Javier Milei against journalism, saying his militancy offended press workers using 'proven false accusations.' It should be recalled that in his campaign closing, the economist delivered his speech of gratitude and pointed […]

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Nicaragua: Journalist arrested for covering Catholic Church march sentenced to eight years in prison

"Nicaraguan journalist Víctor Ticay, arrested during Holy Week after covering a religious activity of the Catholic Church, was sentenced to eight years in prison, family sources told Voice of America who in turn asked not to be identified. Ticay was convicted of treason and false news. For the first charge, the reporter was sentenced to […]

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Honduran independent news outlet Reportar Sin Miedo denounces threats and harassment after investigative stories

The team of the independent news outlet Reportar Sin Miedo, from Honduras, denounced on Aug. 11 that they have been victims of attacks and threats on social media after the publication of the series of stories "Los Secretos de Próspera," which exposes information about Honduras' project of special administrative divisions known as ZEDE [Employment and […]

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Association of Journalists of El Salvador accuses Bukele of 'criminalizing' journalism

The Association of Journalists of El Salvador (APES, by its Spanish acronym) denounced this Thursday [Aug. 10] the criminalization of the journalistic profession by the Salvadoran president, Nayib Bukele, actions considered 'one more step towards the consolidation of a police and dictatorial state.' 'In a deliberate and irresponsible act, the president accuses three journalists: Bryan […]

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Brazil sees 8.6% reduction in news deserts by 2023, but local journalism needs encouragement

"The sixth edition of the Atlas da Notícia, the census carried out by Projor to map the presence of local journalism in Brazil, showed a game change regarding occupying news deserts in the country. For the first time since the survey began in 2017, the number of municipalities considered deserts is lower than the number […]

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Concern over legislative initiatives in two Argentine provinces

"The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed concern over two legislative actions being promoted by the provincial governments of Salta and La Rioja, in Argentina. In one case, it would punish the dissemination of false news and, in the other, it would promote a constitutional reform that could affect freedom of expression and freedom of […]

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Paraguayan court convicts Spanish citizen for attack on freedom of the press

"A court condemned an attack on freedom of the press. It was in Villarrica, where the first oral and public trial was held in Paraguay on intimidations aimed at silencing journalists. This Thursday [Aug. 3], a court of first instance in this city sentenced the Spanish citizen, Alex Castro García, to two years in prison […]

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Honduran journalist expelled from Nicaragua for defending persecuted priests

"Honduran journalist and former deputy candidate in her country, Kenia Lili González Sánchez, was expelled from Nicaragua on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 for 'defending' Catholic priests persecuted in Nicaragua, as she had denounced in a video posted on her social media. According to the journalist, when she was 'about12-18 miles from Managua,' agents in patrol […]

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Indie publisher to release book by Colombian journalist censored by Grupo Planeta

"After intense days and a lot of effort, we opened the pre-sale of La Costa Nostra with a Fondo Ciudadano contra el Silencio, so this book reaches the Colombian outskirts where there are no bookstores...ʼ. This is how the author and journalist Laura Ardila herself announced the publication of the book about the Char family, […]

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Article 19 publishes quarterly analysis on the state of freedom of expression in Central America and the Caribbean

"In the face of the convulsive panorama that plagues the region, the April-June quarterly analysis highlights the different pronouncements and initiatives of international bodies and local organizations, media and networks that seek to resist the closure of civic spaces [and] the incessant attempts to dismantle democracies. And, therefore, [it highlights as well] the resilience in […]