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In Argentina, Javier Milei requests reopening of case against journalist Carlos Pagni

"President Javier Milei is pushing to reopen the case he filed against journalist Carlos Pagni for alleged defamation. This Thursday [Sept. 26], in a hearing before the Fourth Chamber of the Court of Cassation, his lawyer, Francisco Oneto, insisted on the idea that the journalist compared Milei's rise to power to that of Adolf Hitler […]

Argentina governor bars local news site, fueling debate over press freedom

"Maximiliano Pullaro, governor of Santa Fe [central-eastern Argentina], announced through his communications office that he will not grant interviews or provide answers or information to the local website politicadesantafe.com. This measure sparked concerns in the province of Santa Fe about freedom of the press and diversity of voices. The website pointed out that, unlike the […]

Argentine judge blocks journalists from releasing audio recordings of President Javier Milei’s sister amid scandal

"Six days before a key Buenos Aires election, a federal judge in Argentina has blocked journalists from releasing audio recordings of President Javier Milei’s sister, Karina, in the midst of a bribery scandal. The order was issued Monday [Sept. 9] after a complaint by Milei’s government denouncing 'an illegal intelligence operation intended to destabilize the […]

Photojournalist hit by tear gas canister during demonstration returns to hospital in Argentina

"Pablo Grillo's family reported in a statement that the photojournalist is 'stable' in intensive care, but is not progressing as expected. The 35-year-old has been hospitalized since March after being seriously injured when a projectile hit him in the head during a demonstration in front of Congress, which was suppressed by various security forces. [...] […]

Lawyer ordered to compensate journalist in defamation case in Argentina

"In a ruling that could set a precedent for freedom of expression and the right to information, administrative litigation judge Adriana Tettamanti ordered attorney Alday to pay $4 million to journalist Sebastián Saharrea for libel. [...] The judge emphasized that the case 'is closely linked to freedom of expression and the right to information,' but […]

Prosecutor charges Javier Milei with threatening journalist Julia Mengolini

"On Thursday [Aug. 15], the federal prosecutor for San Isidro, Fernando Domínguez, charged President Javier Milei; Lilia Lemoine, a national representative for La Libertad Avanza (LLA); and other pro-government figures—from officials to Twitter users—in the case pitting journalist Julia Mengolini against the head of state. The case file—titled 'Milei, Javier, and others regarding threats, public […]

TV crew suffers attempted robbery during live broadcast in Córdoba, Argentina

A journalist and a cameraman were victims of an attempted robbery while broadcasting live in Córdoba, Argentina. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 4, when a thief on a motorcycle—known locally as a “motochorro”—attempted to steal their equipment. Journalist Sofía Pérez D'Abreu and cameraman Beto Pereyra, from the channel C5N, were south […]

FOPEA condemns restriction of access to information during so-called 'Derecha Fest' in Argentina

“The Argentine Journalism Forum (FOPEA, for its initials in Spanish) condemns the restriction on access to public information suffered by several journalists, especially Melisa Molina, a reporter for newspaper Página 12, on Tuesday, July 22 in Córdoba, at the so-called ‘Derecha Fest.' During the event, organized by a private organization and attended by President Javier […]

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Milei sues journalist for defamation after she announces legal action against him

"Argentine President Javier Milei filed a defamation complaint Tuesday, July 1, against journalist Julia Mengolini, citing alleged ‘insults’ and violations of his ‘right to honor.’ The complaint was submitted through his lawyer, Francisco Oneto, shortly after Mengolini announced plans to take legal action against the president. Milei’s complaint targets comments Mengolini made about the president’s […]

Climate Tracker opens call for climate journalism mentorships for journalists from six Latin American countries

"Journalists, advanced journalism students and communicators with a proven interest in environmental issues and who reside in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico or the Dominican Republic can apply for this opportunity. Climate Tracker opens a new call for its Climate Journalism Mentorship Program, which will strengthen the climate crisis coverage skills of the six selected […]

Following ruling against former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner, hooded individuals vandalize facilities of channel TN

“The Association of Argentine Journalistic Entities (ADEPA, for its acronym in Spanish) expressed its solidarity with Todo Noticias following damage suffered by the channel this Tuesday [June 10], after the Supreme Court ratified the six-year prison sentence for [former President] Cristina Kirchner. [...] Hours after the Supreme Court's decision was announced, a group of Kirchnerist […]

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Bill to protect journalists from attacks and stigmatizing speech introduced in Argentina

"A group of representatives presented a bill that seeks to provide a framework of protection for journalists, photojournalists and press workers to ensure the free and safe exercise of their work in the face of the constant attacks and risks to which they are exposed daily. [...] 'This initiative is presented as a tool to […]