"A young reporter identified as Karen Pateyro—who covers social events and entertainment—is being sought by her family after her whereabouts became unknown on Monday, April 20, in the municipality of Río Blanco, located in the central region of the state of Veracruz. According to the information provided, the journalist works for the online outlet Radio […]
"The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) presents its Annual Report 2025, documenting the work it has done in compliance with the mandate to promote and protect human rights in the Americas. The report—showing, over six chapters, the results attained by IACHR mechanisms—is an instrument for institutional transparency and a reference for States, civil society […]
"Venezuela's National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its initials in Spanish) denounced this Monday [April 20] that a court denied the termination of the case against journalist and former political prisoner Carlos Julio Rojas, following a delay of more than a month in responding to his request for amnesty. In a message posted on […]
"Venezuela's justice system has annulled the legal proceedings against journalists Román Camacho and Elides Rojas, who were accused of alleged incitement to hatred and other crimes, the National Union of Press Workers (SNTP) reported this Wednesday [April 15]. 'The judicial ruling states that "it has not been possible to incorporate new data into the investigation,"' […]
"On April 11, Diario Expreso previewed something unusual for its next edition: “This is our front page for tomorrow, April 12, 2026. Yes, it’s blank. It’s not a mistake. It’s not by chance. It’s a message you need to understand.” The news outlet explained the reason behind the blank front page: “This is what the […]
“Sixty-one media outlets shut down, media professionals imprisoned, more than 300 journalists in exile and 65% of Nicaragua’s territory turned into a news desert. After nearly two decades in power, the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has successfully carried out a sustained strategy to dismantle independent journalism. Meanwhile, Nicaraguan journalists continue to work […]
"The government of Argentine President Javier Milei revoked on Monday [April 6] the press credentials granting access to the Executive headquarters and Congress for certain local media outlets implicated in an alleged disinformation campaign—driven by a Russian network—that was exposed in recent days by a journalistic investigation. Among the media outlets denied access to the […]
"The Venezuelan judicial system has once again closed the doors to the complete freedom of journalist and former political prisoner Rory Daniel Branker. On April 6, 2026, through a judicial order issued by the First Court of First Instance (Trial Jurisdiction) with competence in Terrorism cases, the denial of his amnesty request was made public. […]
"The National Association of Journalists (CNP, for its Spanish initials)—Capital District Chapter—presented its updated assessment of the state of freedom of expression in Venezuela, warning of the consolidation of control mechanisms that stifle professional practice. According to the professional association, the use of the justice system has evolved into a tool of 'silent harassment' aimed […]
"During a hearing held in early March, within the framework of the 195th session of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) in Guatemala City, Reporters Without Borders (RSF, for its Portuguese initials) and partner organizations had the opportunity to press Brazilian authorities: it has become urgent to effectively implement the precautionary and protective measures […]
“An adverse environment marked by violence, state pressure, institutional constraints and impunity was highlighted by the fact that eight countries in the Americas were classified in the ‘High Restriction’ category of the 2025 Chapultepec Index of Freedom of Expression and of the Press. The barometer was officially presented by the Inter American Press Association on […]
"The National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its Spanish initials) reported that police and intelligence officers intimidated a journalist yesterday [March 27] while he was covering a protest for the release of political prisoners, amidst the ongoing amnesty process. The EFE agency reports that the SNTP, in a post on X, said that on […]