Committee to Protect Journalists - Uruguay tag:cpj.org,2008-09-16://1 2013-03-18T16:41:42Z Movable Type 4.38 CPJ urges OAS not to weaken human rights system tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21420 2013-03-18T16:40:37Z 2013-03-18T16:41:42Z Dear OAS Ministers of Foreign Affairs: Ahead of the assembly of the Organization of American States on Friday, the Committee to Protect Journalists urges you to oppose any attempts to debilitate the regional human rights system. The failure of member states to preserve the autonomy and independence of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and its special rapporteur on freedom of expression would make citizens throughout the hemisphere more vulnerable to human rights violations and represent a blow to democracy in the Americas. Committee to Protect Journalists Attacks on the Press 2009: Americas Developments tag:cpj.org,2010://1.13911 2010-02-16T05:02:40Z 2010-02-15T18:19:56Z Committee to Protect Journalists http://cpj.org/ CPJ hails approval of press law by Uruguayan Congress tag:cpj.org,2009://1.11368 2009-06-11T19:44:53Z 2009-06-11T20:04:55Z New York, June 11, 2009--The Committee to Protect Journalists commends the Uruguayan Congress' approval on Wednesday of a bill that repeals criminal defamation on issues of public interest involving officials. The bill is now under consideration of President Tabaré Vázquez for signing it into law.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, June 11, 2009--The Committee to Protect Journalists commends the Uruguayan Congress' approval on Wednesday of a bill that repeals criminal defamation on issues of public interest involving officials. The bill is now under consideration of President Tabaré Vázquez for signing it into law.

]]> In Uruguay, Senate approves new press bill tag:cpj.org,2008:/blog//8.10586 2008-12-17T17:10:57Z 2008-12-18T14:20:46Z In response to the approval yesterday by the Uruguayan Senate of a bill that repeals criminal defamation on issues of public interest involving officials, and eliminates a disrespect provision, we issued the following statement today...... Committee to Protect Journalists
]]> Attacks on the Press 2007: Americas Snapshots tag:cpj.org,2008://1.6693 2008-02-05T16:58:00Z 2009-04-07T17:39:05Z Committee to Protect Journalists Attacks & developments throughout the region]]> Supreme Court convicts journalist in criminal defamation case tag:216.139.245.96,2007:/cases//9.320 2007-04-18T16:00:00Z 2007-04-18T16:00:00Z APRIL 18, 2007 Posted May 16, 2007 Gustavo Escanlar Patrone, Canal 10 LEGAL ACTION The Uruguayan Supreme Court of Justice ratified a three-month suspended prison sentence against Escanlar, host of the television program “Bendita TV,” in a criminal defamation suit.... Committee to Protect Journalists APRIL 18, 2007
Posted May 16, 2007

Gustavo Escanlar Patrone, Canal 10
LEGAL ACTION

The Uruguayan Supreme Court of Justice ratified a three-month suspended prison sentence against Escanlar, host of the television program “Bendita TV,” in a criminal defamation suit.
]]> Attacks on the Press 2006: Americas Analysis tag:216.139.245.96,2007://1.6762 2007-02-05T16:56:00Z 2009-04-06T17:34:16Z Leftists Lean on the Latin American MediaBy Carlos Lauría Latin America's new leftist leaders may try to portray themselves as good news for the press, using the rhetoric of liberal democracy. But political and media analysts say these recently installed left-wing administrations are deeply rooted in the region's longstanding culture... Committee to Protect Journalists Leftists Lean on the Latin American Media
By Carlos Lauría

Latin America's new leftist leaders may try to portray themselves as good news for the press, using the rhetoric of liberal democracy. But political and media analysts say these recently installed left-wing administrations are deeply rooted in the region's longstanding culture of authoritarianism.
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]]> Uruguayan high court reinstates criminal libel verdict tag:216.139.245.96,2006://1.4911 2006-09-26T16:00:00Z 2006-09-26T16:00:00Z New York, September 26, 2006—The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed that the Uruguayan Supreme Court of Justice has reinstated the criminal defamation conviction of journalist Carlos Dogliani Staricco for stories describing a local mayor’s handling of a constituent’s property tax debt. The court appeared to disregard a growing number... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, September 26, 2006—The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed that the Uruguayan Supreme Court of Justice has reinstated the criminal defamation conviction of journalist Carlos Dogliani Staricco for stories describing a local mayor’s handling of a constituent’s property tax debt. The court appeared to disregard a growing number of legal opinions in the region that have found criminal defamation laws to be in violation of international law and unnecessary in a democracy. In addition, the court asserted that the factual basis of the coverage was not a relevant defense.
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]]> URUGUAY tag:216.139.245.96,2005:/cases//9.691 2005-10-17T16:00:00Z 2005-10-17T16:00:00Z OCTOBER 17, 2005 Posted: November 2, 2005 Marcelo Borrat, TV Libre and AM Libre ATTACKED, THREATENED Borrat, a radio and television reporter who worked for the media conglomerate Multimedio Plural, was beaten, and threatened by three unidentified assailants, the journalist's lawyer, Edison Lanza, told CPJ. Borrat hosted the show "Juramento... Committee to Protect Journalists OCTOBER 17, 2005
Posted: November 2, 2005

Marcelo Borrat, TV Libre and AM Libre
ATTACKED, THREATENED

Borrat, a radio and television reporter who worked for the media conglomerate Multimedio Plural, was beaten, and threatened by three unidentified assailants, the journalist's lawyer, Edison Lanza, told CPJ. Borrat hosted the show "Juramento Hipocrático" on TV Libre and AM Libre, television and radio stations that belong to the media conglomerate Multimedio Plural based in the capital, Montevideo.
]]> Attacks on the Press 2002: Americas Analysis tag:cpj.org,2003://1.7117 2003-03-31T17:10:50Z 2009-04-20T18:53:50Z Economic and political turmoil throughout Latin America in 2002 had profound implications for the region's press. Sharp decreases in advertising revenue bankrupted many media outlets, while the failure to consolidate democratic reforms left the media vulnerable to legal and physical assault. Five journalists were killed in Latin America in 2002... Carlos Lauría Economic and political turmoil throughout Latin America in 2002 had profound implications for the region's press. Sharp decreases in advertising revenue bankrupted many media outlets, while the failure to consolidate democratic reforms left the media vulnerable to legal and physical assault. Five journalists were killed in Latin America in 2002 for their work. Attacks on the Press 2002: United States tag:216.139.245.96,2003://1.7138 2003-03-31T17:00:40Z 2009-04-20T20:46:40Z The U.S. government took aggressive measures in 2002 to shield some of its activities from press scrutiny. These steps not only reduced access for U.S. reporters but had a global ripple effect, with autocratic leaders citing U.S. government actions to justify repressive policies.... Committee to Protect Journalists The U.S. government took aggressive measures in 2002 to shield some of its activities from press scrutiny. These steps not only reduced access for U.S. reporters but had a global ripple effect, with autocratic leaders citing U.S. government actions to justify repressive policies.]]> Attacks on the Press 2002: Uruguay tag:216.139.245.96,2003://1.7139 2003-03-31T17:00:35Z 2009-04-20T20:47:16Z While press freedom is generally respected in Uruguay, the current economic crisis has damaged the media's diversity and independence. Journalists also continue to struggle to obtain government information, even as lawmakers consider legislation to expand access to it.... Committee to Protect Journalists While press freedom is generally respected in Uruguay, the current economic crisis has damaged the media's diversity and independence. Journalists also continue to struggle to obtain government information, even as lawmakers consider legislation to expand access to it.]]> Attacks on the Press 2001: Uruguay tag:216.139.245.96,2002://1.7278 2002-03-26T17:00:35Z 2009-04-15T20:02:49Z Although Uruguay boasts one of Latin America's most vibrant and diverse media scenes, journalists say its quality has suffered during a three-year economic recession. Many journalists have lost their jobs, while increased competition with foreign publications, a decline in Uruguayans' buying power, and a decrease in advertising have exacerbated the... Committee to Protect Journalists Although Uruguay boasts one of Latin America's most vibrant and diverse media scenes, journalists say its quality has suffered during a three-year economic recession. Many journalists have lost their jobs, while increased competition with foreign publications, a decline in Uruguayans' buying power, and a decrease in advertising have exacerbated the crisis.

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