Journalists Persecuted, No Rights in Nicaragua, Cuba & Venezuela
The OAS Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression reports that there is no Rule of Law is these countries, nor safeguards for journalists.
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Nicaraguan Gov. Charges Journalist Carlos F. Chamorro
“The charges against Carlos F. Chamorro, one of Nicaragua’s leading journalists, show that Ortega aims to silence critical voices at all costs,”
Mexican Journalist Jacinto Romero Murdered in Veracruz
“Mexico’s ongoing wave of brutal slayings of journalists has claimed another victim,” said Jan-Albert Hootsen, CPJ’s Mexico representative.
Mexican Reporter Maria Teresa Montaño Abducted, Robbed in Toluca
Three unidentified men abducted Montaño, a freelance investigative reporter, as she attempted to board a public bus in a suburb of Toluca.
Mexican News Anchor Threatened in Video
Mexican authorities must immediately act to protect news anchor Azucena Uresti and investigate death threats against her.
Mexican Journalist Ricardo Lopez Murdered in Sonora
The Committee to Protect Journalists urged Mexican authorities to immediately and credibly investigate the killing of reporter Ricardo López.
Journalists Detained, Internet Off, Amid Cuba Protests
Authorities have disrupted internet access in the country, and police have detained at least seven journalists, according to news reports…
Ortega’s Strategy to Silence any Questioning of His Power
Report on violations of press freedom includes 44 denunciations in June & warns that the government tries to impose an “information blackout”
Bolsonaro’s Lawyer Threatens Journalist Juliana Dal Piva
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s personal lawyer Frederick Wassef sent a lengthy threatening text message to journalist Juliana Dal Piva.
El Salvador Expels Journalist Amid Crackdown on Dissent
El Salvador’s government has expelled prominent Mexican journalist Daniel Lizárraga after he led investigations into corruption for El Faro.