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Two arrested in attack on journalist and his wife in southern Colombia

"The Colombian police detained two men accused of being the material authors of the attack against journalist Gustavo Chicangana Álvarez, better known as Gustavo Chica, and his wife, which took place on Saturday in San José de Guaviare, in the center-south of the country, according to official sources on Monday [July 8]. Police Director General […]

Threatened Colombian journalist wounded in shooting

"Journalist Gustavo Chica, of Guaviare Estéreo and Caracol Radio, was the victim of an armed attack last night [July 5]. He and his wife were leaving their home in [the Colombian municipality of] San José del Guaviare to go to a park when they were shot several times. Both were wounded and were taken by […]

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 […]

Judge denies request to terminate criminal proceedings against journalist accused of defaming former Colombian president

"The 22nd Criminal Court of Bogotá ratified in the second instance the denial of [early termination of criminal proceedings] in a case of aggravated slander against journalist Julián Martínez. The request to terminate the criminal proceedings had been filed by the Attorney General's Office in favor of Martínez, a renowned independent journalist who has published […]

TV crew assaulted by soccer fans outside stadium in Bogotá, Colombia

"An act of violence against a sports journalist following the first leg of the championship final in Bogotá has sparked outrage on social media. This time, a Telemedellín news crew was assaulted by three fans of the local Santa Fe soccer team. The incident occurred as journalist Santiago Ramírez and videographer Mauricio Escobar were preparing […]

Thomson Foundation calls for audience and security studies in Brazil and Colombia

Berlin-based Thomson Media has opened four calls for audience research and safety assessment studies in Brazil and Colombia, as part of the Advancing Global Innovation and Learning Effectively to Build Resilience in Independent Media (AGILE) project. The initiatives seek to strengthen the resilience of independent media in both countries. In Brazil, the aim is to […]

Journalist wins case forcing Colombian lawmaker to unblock him, but must take gender equality course

"Colombia’s Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of a journalist who was blocked on Facebook and X by a member of Congress, citing violations of the journalist’s rights to freedom of expression, access to public information, and political participation. The congresswoman defended her decision to block the journalist, arguing he used the platforms to engage […]

Colombian journalist Vicky Dávila launches presidential bid as right-wing independent

“Colombian journalist Vicky Dávila registered her Valientes Movement on Tuesday, June 17, with the national electoral authority. The independent initiative will collect signatures to support her candidacy in Colombia’s presidential elections next year. Dávila, who built her career at several national media outlets, stepped down last year as editor of the conservative Semana magazine. She […]

Colombian State acknowledges its responsibility for murder of journalist Jaime Garzón before IACHR

"The Colombian State acknowledged before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) its international responsibility for the death of journalist and comedian Jaime Garzón, the National Agency for the Legal Defense of the State (Andje, for its acronym in Spanish) reported this Monday [June 9]. 'By decision of the Colombian State (…) we have taken […]

Colombia's Supreme Court acquits former intelligence detective investigated for psychological torture of journalist Claudia Julieta Duque

"In a controversial decision, [Colombia's] Supreme Court of Justice acquitted Ronal Harbey Rivera Rodríguez, a former detective with the Administrative Department of Security (DAS, for its initials in Spanish), who had been prosecuted for his alleged involvement in the psychological torture of journalist Claudia Julieta Duque. [...] The case is rooted in Duque's investigation into […]

Three suspects arrested in killing of Colombian journalist María Victoria Correa and her sister

Authorities have arrested three men suspected of killing Colombian journalist María Victoria Correa and her sister, María Norelia Correa, at a bakery in the city of Envigado. The suspects—Juan Camilo Carvajal Burbano, known as “Gafas”; Deiby Yulián Posso Pretel, known as “Cali”; and Yuván Daniel Arenas Gómez, known as “El Mello”— were detained 15 days […]

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Colombian Army members suspended for illegal surveillance of journalists

“Colombia’s Inspector General on May 2 issued a decision holding the National Army responsible for illegal profiling and surveillance of journalists in the case known as Secret Files (Carpetas Secretas in Spanish). The ruling confirms the responsibility of nine Army members assigned to various military intelligence units within the First Military Intelligence Brigade. They were […]