IAPA presents new findings in crimes against journalists, impunity Miami (December 11, 2008).Investigations into the lynching of a journalist in Bolivia, the murder by drug traffickers of a newspaper editor in Michoacán, Mexico, that resulted in profound self-censorship, and efforts by the Brazilian justice system to put an end to impunity in crimes against the press are the subjects of special reports that the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has posted on its Web site www.impunidad.com as part of its project to combat violence against freedom of expression.
IAPA protests attack on Mexicos Televisa It also condemns New Year assault on Venezuelan TV channel Globovisión MIAMI, Florida (January 7, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today protested an attack on the Televisa television channel in Monterrey, Mexico, and called on officials to conduct a swift investigation into the incident, apparently carried out by drug traffickers.
IAPA regrets Colombia Supreme Court decision not to review case of murdered journalist The organization also calls for investigation into an attempt to intimidate a member of Radio Caraco/ news team MIAMI, Florida (April 30, 2009)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed disappointment at the Colombian Supreme Court's decision to not accept a request by the countrys Attorney General to review the legal proceedings in the murder case of journalist Nelson Carvajal Carvajal.
IAPA highlights Brazil's Supreme Court for vote repealing restrictive press law The organization pleased at the role played by the Declaration of Chapultepec in law's elimination Miami, May 9, 2009 - The IAPA highlighted Brazil's Supreme Court decision to repeal the 1967 Press Law, put into effect under the military dictatorship, and, at the same time, called for continued judicial and legislative action to approve access to public information and eliminate the legal requirement of a university degree to practice journalism.
IAPA condemns murder of Honduran journalist, calls for immediate action Miami (August 25, 2010).The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) denounced the murder of journalist Israel Zelaya Díaz in Honduras. This is the eighth such crime this year and is believed to be linked to his work as a reporter. The organization urged authorities to act diligently to identify the responsible for this murder and others committed over the past two years.
IAPA concerned at regulation of newsprint in Argentina Miami (August 25, 2010)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) criticized a decision by Argentine President Cristina Kirchner to send a bill to Congress that would make the production, distribution and sale of newsprint a matter of public interest, calling the action unconstitutional and an attempt to control of the media.
IAPA calls for international action to halt crimes against journalists Miami (September 17, 2010)The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed alarm and condemnation of an attack on two news photographers from El Diario in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua State. One photographer was killed and the other injured. The organization also announced that it will discuss the issue of safety and violence against the press during a meeting scheduled next week with Mexicos President Felipe Calderón.
IAPA-CPJ mission to meet with Mexicos President Felipe Calderón Miami (September 21, 2010)International delegations from the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) are to meet tomorrow with Mexicos President Felipe Calderón to discuss developments concerning press freedom and the need for journalists and news media to be protected from violence being unleashed by organized crime.
IAPA claims a great step forward made in anti-impunity fight by Colombian Attorney Generals decision in Sierra murder case Miami (September 29, 2010)‑The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today welcomed a decision by the Colombian Attorney Generals Office to link two former congressmen to the January 30, 2002, murder of journalist Orlando Sierra Hernández, calling it a great step forward in the battle against impunity.
