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Peru: Four decades after the disappearance of journalist Hilario Ayuque, retired police officer is convicted of crime

"In 1984, journalist Hilario Ayuque Zuñiga disappeared in [the Peruvian city of] Huancavelica and justice has been sought for his forced disappearance ever since. Almost four decades later, the Fourth Specialized Transitory Criminal Court of the Superior Court of Justice decided to sentence retired National Police officer Raúl Hebert Manyari Castellares for the crime that […]

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Peruvian Ombudsman's Office asks President to respect freedom of expression after hostile speech against journalists

"The Ombudsman's Office once again urged the President of the Republic [of Peru], Pedro Castillo, to respect and guarantee freedom of expression in the country. This due to the controversial statements he made after a meeting with graduates of the Armed Forces. 'We urge President Pedro Castillo to respect and guarantee Freedom of Expression and Freedom […]

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Peru: Lima Journalists' Association demands OAS pronouncement on attacks on press freedom in Peru

"The Association of Journalists of Lima (CPL, by its Spanish acronym) demanded that the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) publish the preliminary report on the situation of freedom of the press, as well as the recommendations to regulate its full exercise in Peru. The institutional request […]

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Peru: Subjects throw dynamite and destroy front of Cadena Sur television station's front wall

"In the early morning of Sept. 13, security cameras captured the precise moment in which two subjects on board a motorcycle threw an explosive at the main door of the television channel Cadena Sur de Ica (...) This impact totally destroyed the front of the establishment. To date, only material damage has been reported. According […]

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IAPA condemns kidnapping and extortion of journalists from América TV Peru

"The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) condemned the kidnapping and extortion of a group of journalists from América TV, Peru. They were forced to read a live statement as a condition for their release. The organization urged the authorities to investigate, identify the culprits and bring them to justice to prevent these acts from being […]

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Peru: Fujimori's trial for journalist's 1991 murder postponed

"Peru's Judiciary postponed the start of the trial scheduled for this Thursday for the death of young journalist Melisa Alfaro, who died in 1991 due to the explosion of an envelope bomb, allegedly prepared by the Army Intelligence Service, during the government of then President Alberto Fujimori (...) In October 1991, Alfaro was 23 years […]

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Peru: Judiciary ratifies sentence that acquitted Paola Ugaz of defamation lawsuit

"The Tenth Criminal Court of the Judiciary confirmed the acquittal of Paola Ugaz after accusations of defamation filed by Luciano Revoredo, director of the news outlet La Abeja. This, after the plaintiff appealed the decision of the Superior Court that ruled in favor of the journalist. The resolution was issued on May 18 and declared […]

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Peru: 100 days have gone by without president Pedro Castillo responding to the press

"On June 2, 2022, President Pedro Castillo completed 100 days without responding or giving statements to the press. He did so during a visit to a school in the north of Lima, an activity that was neither communicated to the press nor included in his agenda because it was deemed to be 'private.' Ada Ramos, […]

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Journalists urge Peruvian Congress to lift the ban on access to the press

"Dozens of journalists held a sit-in on May 11 in front of the Peruvian Congress to demand 'respect for the right to information' and immediate access for information professionals inside the parliamentary headquarters, which has been restricted for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, set up by the Peruvian Press Council, the […]

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Peru: Violent protesters harass journalist in her home

"On April 21, 2022, a group of around 50 demonstrators stood outside the home of journalist Ketty Vela. They protested violently against the manner in which she had reported on a strike organized by patrol members and members of the Defense Front. The event happened in Tocache, a province in the San Martín region, in […]