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Violence Against Journalists

Brazilian reporter says tobacco lobbyist tried to shut off his recorder during interview

"Pedro Nakamura, a reporter for O Joio e O Trigo, was once again harassed on Monday, the 17th, by representatives of the tobacco industry. This time, lawmakers and members of corporate associations restricted press freedom during coverage of the 11th Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP11), held in […]

Explosion outside RCN headquarters in Cali, Colombia, damages building

“An explosion was reported on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 16, outside the RCN headquarters in Cali, in southwestern Colombia, prompting a large security deployment in the industrial Los Mangos neighborhood in the city center. The blast occurred after an explosive device was thrown at the news outlet’s building. According to preliminary information, the device […]

At least six journalists injured during ‘Gen-Z’ protests in Mexico

“Demonstrations by self-identified 'Generation Z' protesters in several Mexican cities on Saturday, Nov. 15, were marred by violence and attacks by security forces against the press, leaving at least six journalists injured and one detained. The most severe aggression was reported in in Morelia, capital of the state of Michoacán. At least four journalists were […]

Journalist says pro-Bolsonaro mayor slapped him during COP30

"A journalist from the state of Pará reported he was assaulted by the mayor of Parauapebas, Aurélio Goiano (Avante), during the COP30 climate conference. Wesley Costa, of Rádio Liberal, said the mayor slapped him in the face. The incident occurred Monday in Belém, which is the host city of the conference and the capital of […]

Mexican journalist reports threats and persecution following investigation into former prosecutor

"Journalist Rodolfo Franco reported being targeted with threats, cyberattacks and judicial persecution after publishing his investigation into alleged irregularities of the former Attorney General of Aguascalientes, Jesús Figueroa Ortega. Franco attributes the attacks to a circle of political protection surrounding the former official and requested protective measures from the relevant authorities. The journalist said that, […]

Exiled Nicaraguan journalist says Costa Rica recommended she leave country following threats

"Jennifer Ortiz, a Nicaraguan journalist who became a naturalized Spanish citizen and is the director of the Nicaragua Investiga platform [living in Costa Rica], reported on Wednesday [Nov. 12] that, after receiving death threats, Costa Rican authorities recommended she abandon journalism and delete the content of her work in the media outlet she has directed […]

Mexican crime reporter threatened with note left beside human remains

"Journalist Paco Cedeño, known for covering crime and public safety in the eastern state of Morelos, received a death threat through an intimidating message left next to human remains in the town of Cuautla. The threat was reported Monday, Nov. 10, when, according to local media, residents in the area alerted authorities after finding a […]

Video shows TV Globo producer assaulted during filming in Brasília

"A TV Globo producer was assaulted Tuesday afternoon in Brasília while filming a segment for the Jornal Nacional newscast. The crew was recording footage near a National Institute of Social Security (INSS) office when the producer was suddenly attacked and put in a chokehold by an unidentified man. According to the network, the attacker has […]

Fifth arson attack on Haitian radio station raises alarm over journalist safety

"On Nov. 1, unidentified gang members broke into the premises of Soleil d’Haïti University and set fire to Radio Émancipation, a university affiliated radio station, in the capital Port-au-Prince, according to its director and local media reports. The radio’s director and former senator and chief prosecutor for Port-au-Prince, Jean Renel Senatus, informed CPJ that he […]

Honduran outlet Criterio.hn faces threats amid rising hostility toward journalists

"The Central American Network of Journalists (RCP) expressed deep concern over multiple aggressions suffered by the independent outlet Criterio.hn and its reporting team, including threats, surveillance, digital attacks, hacking attempts, and smear campaigns aimed at discrediting their journalistic work. According to documentation from Artículo 19, these incidents reveal a systemic pattern of violence and harassment […]

Institutions condemn aggression and censorship against Brazilian journalist

"The Union of Professional Journalists of the State of Piauí (Sindjor-PI, for its acronym in Portuguese) and the National Federation of Journalists (FENAJ) give their full solidarity with the reporting team of TV Clube, an affiliate of Rede Globo, and vehemently condemn the attitude of lawyer Jader Veloso, who attempted to impede the professional activity […]

Mexican journalist Adela Navarro denounces intimidation by businessman with armed bodyguards in newsroom

"Journalist Adela Navarro, co-director of Semanario Zeta, filed a complaint with the Attorney General's Office of the State of Baja California (FGE) in Mexico for acts of intimidation that occurred at her offices. The complaint arose after businessman Manuel Cisneros Romero, accompanied by his lawyer and armed bodyguards, visited the media outlet's offices on Friday, […]