Peruvian Authorities Threaten to Seize Documents on Corruption Reporting
The outlet Ojo Publico had exposed alleged money laundering in its 2016-17 reporting based on the Panama Papers…
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Anastasia Mejia Vows to Keep Reporting after Guatemala Arrest
Mejía was imprisoned without trial for 37 days in a penitentiary center in Quetzaltenango, about 75 miles from Joyabaj.
Venezuela: Journalists’ Union Office Destroyed in Arson Attack
The report said the fire was manmade, and identified a hole in the building’s ceiling that was likely used by the arsonists to enter.
Colombian Journalist Luis Carlos Ayala Survives Shooting
Ayala told CPJ that he was at a friend’s house when a man on a motorcycle called out his name and started shooting at him.
Maduro’s New Blow to Independent Media in Venezuela
Venezuela’s proposed legislation follows similar laws passed by repressive governments elsewhere in the world including Russia and Nicaragua.
Venezuela’s Gov. Plot to Seize El Nacional Newspaper
“The exorbitant award of $13 million imposed by Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal on El Nacional sends a chilling message to other media outlets.
Police Assault Journalist Kalua Salazar, Impose House Arrest
Riot police from Bluefields, Nicaragua illegally seized Radio La Costenisima’s vehicle and put station head Kalua Salazar under house arrest.
Peruvian Journalist’s Car Firebombed
Early on April 14, in the Peruvian city of Tacna, unidentified assailants on a motorcycle threw a homemade firebomb at Sánchez’s vehicle.
Brazilian Journalist Receives Envelope with Threat & Bullets
Brazilian journalist Diego Santos found an envelope with two bullets inside and a handwritten threat. Santos hosts a daily TV news show.
Bolivian journalist assaulted, robbed while covering protest
A group of truck drivers abducted, assaulted, and robbed the freelance reporter on assignment for Radio FM Bolivia.