"A group of 25 civil society organizations from seven Latin American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua) presented a report to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on trends in indirect censorship of freedom of expression in the region. At the hearing “Affectations on the Right to Freedom of Expression […]
"Shortly before receiving the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, at the Casa Rosada, [Argentina President] Javier Milei once again criticized journalists through a long post on social media, where he highlighted the role of technology in putting an end to what he called a 'monopoly of the word.' He did so through a lengthy […]
“Last Sunday [Nov. 3], sports journalist Marco Antonio Centurión was detained by mistake at the Gigante de Arroyito Stadium, in the city of Rosario [Argentina], after local police [mis]identified him as the leader of a gang that distributed child pornography. A few minutes after the incident, the Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, proudly published news […]
“Javier Milei's government in Argentina announced the decision to eliminate Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions for the sale of newspapers, magazines, and digital subscriptions of news media. This was communicated by spokesman Manuel Adorni in the conference in which he also informed the dissolution of the Federal Agency of Public Revenues. 'With this modification, the […]
"The Public Bar Association of the Federal Capital [of Argentina] expressed its 'deep concern' over statements made by President Javier Milei against journalists and news outlets. It considered these remarks pose 'a serious risk to freedom of expression and democratic coexistence,' and warned they could lead to 'an escalation of harassment and violence against press […]
“Through a decree, the president [of Argentina] Javier Milei restricted access to public information about the Government's actions, as well as the private activity and part of the public activity of its officials. At the same time, the Executive Branch will have the discretion to self-define and self-determine which data will be considered to be […]
“[Argentine] President Javier Milei escalated his confrontation against journalism and defended the right of his followers to attack different journalists and media on social networks, with more than 100 messages of general and personalized harassment, during the last two weeks. In that period, Milei attacked 33 journalists and hosts of radio and TV programs, along […]
“[Argentine] President Javier Milei attacked the press again on Friday [Aug. 16] and defended attacks against journalists by his followers on social media. 'Freedom of expression is for everyone and not just for journalists,' Milei said in an extensive post on social media. 'Deep down [journalists are] very brave for slandering, but very weak when […]
"The National Journalism Academy reported this Wednesday [July 31] the 'persecution' and 'harassment' of María O’Donnell, attributing it to supporters of Javier Milei and to other journalists. Additionally, the entity issued a specific complaint against presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni for failing to arrange a promised meeting with academy representatives. 'The National Journalism Academy categorically rejects […]
“Journalist Jorge Pizarro, from Radio Rivadavia, denounced that the government of Nicolás Maduro would not let him enter Venezuela to cover the presidential elections next Sunday [July 28]. He said that this morning [July 25], he arrived in Caracas and was taken out of the line he was waiting in at Immigration at the airport. […]
“Argentine journalist Pedro Brieger, recently accused of multiple instances of sexual harassment over more than three decades, publicly apologized for what he called ‘inappropriate conduct.’ He also said that ‘thanks to long-term counseling’ he was able to stop engaging in ‘disrespectful behavior’ and that today he is ‘a changed person.’ [...] ‘I’m ready to assist […]
"Far-right [President] Javier Milei's war against journalism is now moving to the heart of Argentine power, the Casa Rosada. The presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, said the Government is working on a resolution to restrict access to the conference room and only allowing 'high-profile, experienced journalists from highly recognized media' to participate. For Adorni, journalists accredited […]