News of press

El Salvador's new Legislative Assembly removes tax break for newspapers

05-05-2021 18:36 El Salvador's Legislative Assembly, dominated by allies of President Nayib Bukele, has approved a bill that would remove tax break that benefits newspapers and other publications.

VIP VACCINE SCANDAL

Thousands take to streets to protest 'VIP vaccinations' scandal

28-02-2021 08:59 Anti-government demonstrators rally in cities across the country in protest at the 'VIP vaccines' scandal; President Fernández condemns small group of protesters who attach mock body bags to the gates of the Casa Rosada.

'VIP vaccination' scandal

President fights back as 'VIP vaccine' scandal grows

23-02-2021 14:09 Peronist leader says that while he rejects the “irregular” vaccinations, it had already cost the resignation of his health minister Ginés González García and did not amount to a crime.

CIVIL SUIT

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

UNITED STATES

Trump to skip Biden inauguration as presidency implodes

09-01-2021 09:03 US president says he won’t attend Joe Biden’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, his supporters mounted a violent insurrection at the US Capitol earlier this week.

DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

Why Perfil is launching a paywall

12-09-2020 09:58 There’s no better time than now for Grupo Perfil to launch a paywall – here’s why we’ve taken that decision.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Global Pandemic

Pandemic's toll among journalists in Peru is especially high

21-08-2020 15:09 At least 82 reporters in Peru died from the disease between March 16 and August 17, according the National Association of Journalists of Peru.

Global pandemic

Trump: Coronavirus in US will get worse before it gets better

21-07-2020 22:27 Trump changes his tune on face masks and warns "nasty horrible" coronavirus will get worse in the United States before it gets better, as US death toll reaches 140,000.

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.

Coronavirus outbreak

Argentina's press unites in one voice, urging citizens to be responsible

19-03-2020 15:06 Local newspapers all published the same frontpage on Thursday, calling on citizens to act responsibly and "put the brakes" on the virus.

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández leads urgent meeting on Covid-19 with ministers and virus experts

13-03-2020 13:13 Government officials and experts huddle for talks on crisis as Argentina draws up measures to tackle the virus.

CHURCH SEX ABUSE SCANDALS

Cardinal Pell lawyers claim child sex conviction is 'wrong' in appeal

11-03-2020 12:48 Lawyers for disgraced cardinal claimed the senior cleric's conviction for child sex abuse was based on "improbabilities", as they launched a last-ditch appeal in Australia's top court on Wednesday.

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.

POLITICS & LABOUR

Happy this is not an election year

04-01-2020 07:05 The interaction between President Fernández and Governor Kicillof will be watched closely. The ruling party can’t afford to see its popularity drop in its giant bastion before its federal fiscal policies have a chance to kick in.

by Martín Gambarotta

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

AS I SEE IT

Journalists fear a new inquisition

09-11-2019 11:44 Independent media companies are becoming increasingly vulnerable to political pressures because they lack the resources they would need in order to resist them.

by James Neilson

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.

SiPreBA report

94% of freelance press workers in Buenos Aires earn below poverty line

09-10-2019 07:00 New SiPreBA survey reveals concerning data about freelance press workers in the capital, with more than 9 out of 10 saying they earn a salary which places them below INDEC's poverty line.

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.