texas-moody

Violence Against Journalists

KC Logo

Argentina: Journalists' association condemns second attack on a TV channel in two weeks

"A new shooting attack at the offices of Televisión Litoral in the city of Rosario, Argentina -the second attack in two weeks- was condemned on Dec. 29, 2022 by the main news organizations in the country. This happened in the context of an environment of insecurity related to drug trafficking that affects the city. 'This […]

KC logo

Brazil: Suspect in the murder of British journalist Dom Phillips is arrested again

"Ruben Villar, alias 'Colombia,' who is a suspect in the double murder of Indigenous affairs expert Bruno Pereira and journalist Dom Phillips, was arrested again by the Federal Police on Tues. Dec. 20. He was considered a fugitive by the Federal Court because he failed to comply with the conditions imposed by the granting of […]

KC Logo

Threats, intimidation and persecution: El Salvador records more than 100 aggressions against the press in 2022

"The Association of Journalists of El Salvador (APES, by its Spanish acronym) registered more than 100 aggressions against the press between January and mid-November of this year, according to data from its Monitoring Center to which the EFE news agency had access. The report indicates that up to Nov. 20 there were 107 aggressions, with 44 […]

KC Logo

Mexico: Ciro Gómez Leyva reports that two armed men made an attempt on his life outside his home

"Mexican] journalist Ciro Gómez Leyva denounced on Dec. 15 that two armed men made an attempt on his life outside his home. 'At 11:10 pm, 200 meters [650 feet] from my house, two people on a motorcycle shot at me, apparently with the clear intention of killing me. I was saved by the armor of […]

KC Logo

Attacks on Peru's media seek to 'breed terror,' journalists warn

"Attacks on media outlets in Peru this week were planned 'against freedom of expression' and seek to 'breed terror', at a time when the South American country is facing a severe political crisis, local journalists told Voice of America. The Peruvian Press Council (CPP, by its Spanish acronym) compiled the facts in a detailed report […]

KC Logo

Argentine soccer players left the stadium amidst insults to journalists

"The celebration of the Argentine national team after winning the World Cup left historic images, such as Kun Agüero carrying Messi and his coveted cup on his shoulders. Just like Roberto Cejas did with Maradona in 1986. The celebrations continued in the locker room and did not stop in the mixed zone (where journalists are) […]

KC Logo

Journalist Francklin Tamar is shot dead in Haiti, the ninth media professional killed so far this year in the Caribbean country

"A journalist was shot dead on Sun. Dec. 18 in Haiti, a country that this year has already recorded a total of nine murders of press professionals, in addition to several cases of aggressions during the performance of their duties, and abuses by the authorities. Francklin Tamar, 38 years old, was shot by individuals traveling […]

KC Logo

After a tragic year for the press in Latin America, organizations in the region call on states to create conditions for violence-free journalism

"2022 has been the most violent year for the press in Latin America and the Caribbean for the last two decades. During the last eleven months, at least 37 journalists have been murdered in connection with their work. Additionally, dozens of journalists have been exiled, imprisoned; hundreds of journalists are still missing, while dozens of […]

KC logo

News anchor Ciro Gómez Leyva survives shooting attempt in Mexico City

"Late Thursday [Dec. 15] evening, two unidentified attackers on a motorcycle shot at Ciro Gómez Leyva while he was driving near his Mexico City home and then fled the scene, according to news reports and tweets by the journalist shortly after the attack. Gómez Leyva, a well-known TV journalist who hosts the Por la Mañana morning radio show on Grupo Fórmula and […]

KC Logo

IAPA condemns attacks on journalists and media in Peru

"The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) condemned attacks against journalists and media outlets in Peru that cover social demonstrations in the context of the volatile political situation in the country. The institution urged the authorities to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the violence. On Dec. 12, a TV Peru news crew was attacked while […]

KC Logo

Guatemala: Professional association reports 105 attacks on journalists in 2022

"The Association of Journalists of Guatemala (APG, for its Spanish acronym) denounced this Mon. Dec. 12 that they registered 105 attacks against freedom of expression in 2022. Most of them were allegedly carried out by the Judiciary and the Public Prosecutor's Office of Guatemala. Among the more than 100 attacks, there are 10 cases of […]

KC logo

Bolivia: ANP condemns the attack of a journalist in Santa Cruz by land squatters

"The National Press Association (ANP, by its Spanish acronym) condemned the attack by land squatters that caused injuries to journalist Juan Carlos Fortún and demanded that the police fulfill its specific role of preserving the life and safety of people. The incident occurred on Thurs. morning, Dec. 8, when the El Deber reporter was covering […]