"The Peruvian Press Council has called on government officials to drop a case into journalists Rosana Cueva, news director at América Televisión and Canal N, Eduardo Quispe, and Beto Ortiz, who are accused of illegal trafficking of personal data and involvement in organized crime. The investigation began after Zamir Villaverde, a criminal convicted and sentenced […]
The full bench of magistrates from the Chamber of Injunctions and Preliminary Proceedings from Guatemala’s Supreme Court has rejected a temporary injunction requested by prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche, head of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity. The request aimed to reopen a criminal investigation against journalists and columnists who worked for the now-defunct newspaper elPeriódico, founded […]
"Xavier Lasso, a national assembly member from the Citizens’ Revolution party, said in an interview that his legislative agenda includes reintroducing a new Communication Law 'with the experience we already have.' He spoke on the program Ingobernables on February 13, 2025. His statements add to previous comments by Citizens’ Revolution presidential candidate Luisa González, who […]
“A British journalist has been missing in Brazil for 11 days, a foreign correspondents’ association in the country said on Tuesday, urging authorities to step up their search efforts. Charlotte Alice Peet, 32, last communicated with a friend on 8 February, according to a statement from the Rio de Janeiro-based Association of Foreign Press Correspondents […]
Six independent organizations published a letter on Wednesday opposing a bill that would amend Brazil’s Access to Information Law. The government is expected to present its proposals this year. The organizations argue the proposed changes could roll back transparency measures that have been in place since 2012. The letter is signed by Transparência Brasil, Abraji […]
“ARTICLE 19 is expressing concern over stigmatizing and intimidating actions by Guatemalan government officials, particularly from the Public Ministry and congress as journalists Marvin Del Cid and Sonny Figueroa carried out their reporting. Recently, the digital outlet Vox Populi investigated the use of a vehicle by Congress President Nery Ramos, and the refusal of Special […]
The free speech advocacy organization Fundamedios documented more than 10 cases of journalists facing obstacles to reporting on Ecuador’s presidential election on February 9. Restrictions included being prevented from filming inside polling stations, according to their records. At least three journalists were removed from the premises and forced to delete footage. In other cases, electoral […]
“The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office of Brazil is seeking payment of 5 million reais [US$867,000] from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God for damages to the justice system, to access to justice and to freedom of expression and press, promoted through judicial harassment against journalist João Paulo Cuenca. According to a civil investigation […]
“Article 19 – Office for Mexico and Central America warned of a second attack this year on digital media in Mexico. Since Feb. 4, the website of media outlet MTP Noticias in Puebla has been the victim of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. This is the second attack of this type documented this year, [after the […]
"The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) condemns the harassment campaign orchestrated by the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Honduras, Roosevelt Hernández, against journalists and media outlets. In an unprecedented attack on press freedom, the military high command has pushed legal actions to force 12 media outlets to reveal their sources, […]
“The government of Argentina announced on Feb. 4 the dissolution of the Office of the Press Secretary, a measure that had been previously reported by presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni and that comes less than a week after its head, Eduardo Serenellini, resigned. The Office of the Press Secretary, in charge of the government's communication policy, […]
"Chequeado has announced the creation of a network of local news outlets in Argentina with the goal of strengthening the news agenda with innovative and data-driven approaches. The initiative, supported by the International Fund for the Media in the Public Interest, brings together ADN Sur, Aire Digital, Corrientes al Día, Ruido and Todo Jujuy in […]