"The newspaper La Prensa, the oldest in Nicaragua, reaches 98 years old, resisting from exile and with a commemorative edition published by its journalists from Nicaraguan territory on the San Juan River. 'This year, journalists, using a Costa Rican boat with the right of free navigation on the San Juan River, Nicaraguan territory, have created […]
"Journalist Andrés Salas, who was threatened in Morelos by a group of armed men, is preparing to leave Mexico, according to what the communicator of Noticias Cuautla said in a video. On Feb. 12, during a live broadcast, journalist Andrés Salas reported having been the victim of an attack on his vehicle, in which he […]
“The public prosecutor's office insists on persecuting journalists, while President Bernardo Arévalo assures that his government 'believes in freedom of the press.' According to the Association of Journalists of Guatemala (APG, for its acronym in Spanish), around 25 journalists are in exile due to censorship, attacks or persecution. In this adverse context, the conviction against […]
“During the year 2023, Ecuador has experienced an alarming escalation of violence. Fundamedios has recorded 265 attacks this year, which have affected 343 journalists, media outlets, candidates, civil society organizations and activists. Attacks perpetrated by organized crime increased 870% compared to 2020, and 240% compared to 2022. Along these lines, threats represented 15% of total […]
Vicente Godoy, a Paraguayan journalist from the city of Horqueta, in the eastern region of the country, has requested asylum in another country after receiving death threats, reported the Paraguayan Society of Communicators (SCP, by its Spanish acronym). According to the organization, the threats are related to investigations published by the journalist into possible acts […]
"At least 223 Nicaraguan journalists have left Nicaragua for security reasons or have been banished since April 2018, according to a report released by the regional network Voces del Sur and the Foundation for Freedom of Expression and Democracy. The report, titled 'Defamation, accusations and use of stigmatizing language: the 'opaque voice' of government spokespersons […]
“All over the world, journalists who are threatened or endangered in connection with their work are forced to flee abroad in search of refuge. Based on data provided by RSF’s Assistance Desk and information gathered during the past five years by RSF’s bureaux, the exile journalists map shows that this is a global phenomenon. Each […]
“Report for the World today announced the selection of 15 new host newsrooms, more than doubling its global network from eight to 20 countries. Among them are five, independent newsrooms reporting on their home countries in exile. ‘As we expand to 20 countries this year, we have also extended our support to newsrooms operating in […]
"At least 185 Nicaraguan journalists have gone into exile for security reasons since April 2018, when demonstrations against the regime presided over by Daniel Ortega broke out, according to a report released on Monday [April 10] by the regional network Voces del Sur. 'In the first quarter of 2023, we learned that seven journalists were […]
"The Association of Journalists of El Salvador (APES, for its Spanish acronym) fears for reporters in that country and has already taken preventive measures. For this reason, a group of 10 journalists left El Salvador to continue investigating gang-related issues, without suffering reprisals or future criminal charges. The law that punishes with 15 years in […]
"The call on May 13 was not the first nor the last. But it was the one that broke everything. The one that forced journalist Juan de Dios García Davish and his wife, also a journalist, María de Jesús Peters, to pack their bags, look for friends outside Mexico and prepare to flee. 'We are […]
"[...] Carlos, Claudine, Gabriela, Kamil and Victorios [...] had to flee their countries of origin - Venezuela, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicaragua, Turkey and Syria - due to the threats they suffered as reporters. They sought refuge in Brazil, where they had to remake their lives, most of them far from the profession. The five […]