News of freedom of press

Press freedom row erupts as journalist told to turn over audio recordings

13-02-2021 09:09 Author and journalist Santiago O’Donnell ordered to hand over recordings used to create his best-selling book Hermano, which features interviews with Mariano Macri, brother of former president Mauricio Macri.

by Jennifer Heiman

Coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus pandemic 'amplifies press freedom threats,' warns NGO

21-04-2020 14:32 The coronavirus pandemic is aggravating the press freedom crisis worldwide, with authoritarian governments deploying massive censorship devices, Reporters Without Borders (RWB) warned in its annual report released Tuesday.

Freedom of the Press

Brazil judge rejects hacking accusation against Greenwald

07-02-2020 11:22 A judge in Brasilia dismissed accusations that Glenn Greenwald was involved in hacking phones of Brazilian officials, following weeks of criticism that his prosecution would infringe on constitutional protections for journalists.

Press Freedom Lockdown

Brazilian prosecutors accuse Glenn Greenwald in hacking case

21-01-2020 16:10 The US journalist stands accused of cyber crimes by the Bolsonaro administration in the country's latest clampdown against press freedom.

BRITAIN'S ROYAL FAMILY

Royal reset: Harry, Meghan aim to control their media image

09-01-2020 13:46 After years of growing tension with the press, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced plans to quit their senior royal duties, move part-time to North America, seek financial independence and withdraw from regular media scrutiny.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Brazilian Amazon town becomes ground zero for spat with NGOs

04-12-2019 10:44 Nine non-governmental organisations denounced the persecution of activists, academics and scientists under Bolsonaro on Tuesday

Press Freedom

Mexico and Brazil the most dangerous countries for journalists, says report

29-10-2019 15:24 A recently released study from the Committee to Protect Journalists revealed 13 countries with the most journalist deaths that never get prosecuted. Mexico and Brazil top the list, while Colombia falls off it.

CAR WASH

Brazilians show support for US journalist Glenn Greenwald

31-07-2019 14:29 Founder of The Intercept has faced threat of imprisonment by far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, after reporting details taken from hacked mobile phone conversations.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Internet a lifeline for Venezuela's embattled independent media

18-07-2019 14:30 Starved of advertising revenue and battling a stranglehold on the newspaper industry, Venezuela's independent media have been decimated by the country's years-long crisis.

Political crisis

UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet arrives to survey Venezuela crisis

21-06-2019 08:30 Aid organisations have called for demonstrations against the situation in Venezuela on Friday during Bachelet's visit as a way to increase visibility.