Brazilian Journalist Leo Veras Shot and Killed in Paraguay
Authorities in Brazil and Paraguay must work together to promptly and thoroughly investigate the killing of Brazilian journalist Lourenço “Léo” Veras.
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Brazilian Journalist Patrícia Campos Mello Faces Online Harassment Campaign
The Committee to Protect Journalists today condemned the online harassment campaign against Brazilian journalist Patrícia Campos Mello.
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Explosive Device Detonated at Home of Journalist in Ecuador
Ecuadorian authorities should conduct a speedy and transparent investigation into the explosion of a device at the home of journalist Víctor Aguirre…
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Brazilian Journalist Shot Dead at Home in Paraguayan Border City
Journalist Leo Veras was known for his journalism on organized crime in the border region between Brazil and Paraguay.
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NYC Journalist Arrested while Working, Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Police arrested Amr Alfiky, a photo editor at ABC News and a contributor to Reuters and NYT, as he was filming the street arrest of another individual.
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New Laws Obstruct Investigative Journalism in Puerto Rico
Journalists told CPJ that the laws make it harder for them to obtain public documents, speak with government officials, and trust the available data.
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Masked Individuals Shoot Journalist’s Home in Argentina
Walker told CPJ that he covers local politics and has recently written about the licensing of nightclubs in the area.
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Cuban Reporter Charged with Illegal Possession of Journalistic Equipment
Cuba is one of the most hostile environments for the press in the world, and ranks among CPJ’s 10 Most Censored Countries.
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Dominican Journalist Faces Defamation Trial for Corruption Report
If found guilty, Zapete could face up to six months in prison and a fine of up to 20,000 Dominican pesos ($375).
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Brazilian Prosecutor Should Drop Charges against Glenn Greenwald
Brazilian authorities should immediately drop charges against Intercept Brasil editor Glenn Greenwald and refrain from prosecuting journalists…
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