Committee to Protect Journalists - Americas tag:cpj.org,2008-09-16://1 2012-02-13T23:27:10Z Movable Type 4.34-en Brazilian journalist killed, second in a week tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18469 2012-02-13T17:42:48Z 2012-02-13T23:27:10Z New York, February 13, 2012--Brazilian authorities must conduct a thorough and swift investigation into the murder of journalist Paulo Roberto Cardoso Rodrigues, who was gunned down on Sunday night, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. It was the second slaying of a Brazilian journalist in less than week.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, February 13, 2012--Brazilian authorities must conduct a thorough and swift investigation into the murder of journalist Paulo Roberto Cardoso Rodrigues, who was gunned down on Sunday night, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. It was the second slaying of a Brazilian journalist in less than week.

]]> CPJ calls for media reforms in China tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18472 2012-02-13T17:33:50Z 2012-02-13T23:09:40Z Dear President Obama: When you meet with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping tomorrow at the White House, we urge you to raise concerns about media restrictions in China. Committee to Protect Journalists Journalist who covered corruption murdered in Brazil tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18459 2012-02-10T21:02:31Z 2012-02-13T20:26:29Z New York, February 10, 2012--The body of Brazilian journalist Mario Randolfo Marques Lopes was found on Thursday in the city of Barra do Piraí in Rio de Janeiro state, according to news reports. Randolfo reported on local corruption and had survived at least one attempt on his life in... Committee to Protect Journalists The body of Brazilian journalist Mario Randolfo Marques Lopes was found on Thursday. (Facebook)

New York, February 10, 2012--The body of Brazilian journalist Mario Randolfo Marques Lopes was found on Thursday in the city of Barra do Piraí in Rio de Janeiro state, according to news reports. Randolfo reported on local corruption and had survived at least one attempt on his life in recent years, news reports said.

]]> Ecuadoran journalists ordered to pay president $2 million tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18436 2012-02-07T21:53:20Z 2012-02-07T23:06:56Z New York, February 7, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the sentence handed to two Ecuadoran journalists yesterday after they were found guilty of defaming President Rafael Correa.... Committee to Protect Journalists Ecuadoran journalists Christian Zurita (right) and Juan Carlos Calderón have been ordered to pay President Correa US$1 million each in damages for defamation. (AFP/Agencia Prensa Independiente)

New York, February 7, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the sentence handed to two Ecuadoran journalists yesterday after they were found guilty of defaming President Rafael Correa.

]]> Paraguayan journalist targeted by criminal groups tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18419 2012-02-01T22:02:19Z 2012-02-01T22:08:08Z New York, February 1, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists called today on Paraguayan and Brazilian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into death threats against journalist Cándido Figueredo and to ensure his safety. Police officials confirmed last month that they had intercepted a phone call between two criminal figures who... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, February 1, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists called today on Paraguayan and Brazilian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into death threats against journalist Cándido Figueredo and to ensure his safety. Police officials confirmed last month that they had intercepted a phone call between two criminal figures who discussed killing the Paraguayan journalist, according to local press reports.

]]> In Ecuador, reforms restrict election coverage for media tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18411 2012-01-31T21:12:01Z 2012-01-31T21:26:34Z New York, January 31, 2012--Reforms to Ecuador's electoral law that will take effect on February 4 could hamper the ability of the country's journalists to cover political campaigns and elections, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists President Rafael Correa's government has passed reforms that could inhibit the ability of the press to report on elections. (Reuters/Guillermo Granja)

New York, January 31, 2012--Reforms to Ecuador's electoral law that will take effect on February 4 could hamper the ability of the country's journalists to cover political campaigns and elections, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> Dominican Republic: Journalist given six months in jail tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18409 2012-01-31T20:26:54Z 2012-01-31T20:35:15Z New York, January 31, 2012--The six-month jail sentence of Dominican journalist Johnny Alberto Salazar, who was convicted of defaming a local lawyer on January 18, should be revoked on appeal, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists

]]> Insulza must repudiate attacks against IACHR tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18352 2012-01-18T19:20:57Z 2012-01-18T19:32:20Z Dear Mr. Insulza: The Committee to Protect Journalists has been monitoring with increasing concern an offensive launched by the government of Ecuador aimed at weakening the Inter-American human rights system, an effort that if successful could represent a serious blow to freedom of expression in the hemisphere. Committee to Protect Journalists January 18, 2012

José Miguel Insulza
Secretary General of the Organization of American States
1889 F Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Insulza:

The Committee to Protect Journalists has been monitoring with increasing concern an offensive launched by the government of Ecuador aimed at weakening the Inter-American human rights system, an effort that if successful could represent a serious blow to freedom of expression in the hemisphere.

]]> Ecuadoran media executive sentenced to jail tag:cpj.org,2011://1.18280 2011-12-28T20:07:50Z 2011-12-28T20:14:42Z New York, December 28, 2011--The director of the Quito-based daily Hoy has been convicted on charges of criminal libel for articles depicting the political influence of an Ecuadoran banking official who is a relative of President Rafael Correa, news reports said.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, December 28, 2011--The director of the Quito-based daily Hoy has been convicted on charges of criminal libel for articles depicting the political influence of an Ecuadoran banking official who is a relative of President Rafael Correa, news reports said.

]]> Honduras must investigate attacks on press tag:cpj.org,2011://1.18244 2011-12-19T20:24:01Z 2011-12-19T20:37:47Z Dear President Lobo: The Committee to Protect Journalists is writing to express its deep concern about the unrelenting violence against the Honduran press. Our letter to you is prompted by events earlier this month that once again highlight the extraordinary risks that Honduran journalists must take simply to do their jobs. Committee to Protect Journalists December 19, 2011

Porfirio Lobo Sosa
President of the Republic of Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Dear President Lobo:

The Committee to Protect Journalists is writing to express its deep concern about the unrelenting violence against the Honduran press. Our letter to you is prompted by events earlier this month that once again highlight the extraordinary risks that Honduran journalists must take simply to do their jobs.

]]> Radio journalist gunned down in Honduras tag:cpj.org,2011://1.18201 2011-12-07T18:50:10Z 2011-12-07T20:46:19Z New York, December 7, 2011--Honduran journalist Luz Marina Paz Villalobos was shot and killed in the capital Tegucigalpa on Tuesday, according to local news reports. Delmer Osmar Canales Gutiérrez, a cousin who worked as her driver, was also killed in the attack. Investigators are looking into several possible motives, including... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, December 7, 2011--Honduran journalist Luz Marina Paz Villalobos was shot and killed in the capital Tegucigalpa on Tuesday, according to local news reports. Delmer Osmar Canales Gutiérrez, a cousin who worked as her driver, was also killed in the attack. Investigators are looking into several possible motives, including Paz's journalism.

]]> Peruvian daily attacked after linking police to gangs tag:cpj.org,2011://1.18193 2011-12-06T21:09:41Z 2011-12-06T21:14:48Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, December 6, 2011--The offices of Peruvian regional daily El Sol de los Andes were attacked and vandalized on November 30 after the newspaper reported on alleged links between local police and criminal gangs, according to local press reports. 

]]> Honduran daily attacked by gunmen tag:cpj.org,2011://1.18187 2011-12-05T20:19:47Z 2011-12-05T20:24:29Z New York, December 5, 2011--The offices of Honduran daily La Tribuna, based in the capital, Tegucigalpa, were attacked by unidentified gunmen early this morning after the newspaper published reports that linked local police to recent murders, news reports said.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, December 5, 2011--The offices of Honduran daily La Tribuna, based in the capital, Tegucigalpa, were attacked by unidentified gunmen early this morning after the newspaper published reports that linked local police to recent murders, news reports said.

]]> Ecuadoran journalist sentenced to prison tag:cpj.org,2011://1.18164 2011-11-28T22:27:01Z 2011-11-28T22:29:44Z New York, November 28, 2011--The Committee to Protect Journalists is dismayed by reports that an Ecuadoran journalist was sentenced to a six-month prison term after being found guilty of criminal defamation.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, November 28, 2011--The Committee to Protect Journalists is dismayed by reports that an Ecuadoran journalist was sentenced to a six-month prison term after being found guilty of criminal defamation.

]]> Mexican weekly goes offline after cyberattack tag:cpj.org,2011://1.18163 2011-11-28T21:54:28Z 2011-11-28T22:03:42Z New York, November 28, 2011--The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned by reports of a cyberattack on Mexican weekly Ríodoce that forced its website offline on Friday. Ríodoce is one of the few publications to cover crime and drug trafficking in Mexico.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, November 28, 2011--The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned by reports of a cyberattack on Mexican weekly Ríodoce that forced its website offline on Friday. Ríodoce is one of the few publications to cover crime and drug trafficking in Mexico.

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