2024-10-18 14:53:00
Argentinian journalists have been harassed and publicly humiliated by President Javier Milley in television interviews and on social media, joined by other members of the government and a large following, in an increasingly complex situation for the press.
This is the panorama Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) in your Chapultepec Index 2024 On press freedom In the Americas, a report awaits approval at the 80th Annual General Conference in Córdoba. indoor sounds It is the hosting medium of the conference.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios opened the conference on Thursday, but neither Milley nor any of his officials attended.
SIP, report on Argentina
According to the Argentinian Press Forum (Fopea), one-third of attacks against journalists this year came from President Mire himself, which IAPA included in its report.
From “envelope” to “blackmailer”, Mi Lei’s insults to reporters
“More than 50 journalists have been questioned by nicknames such as ‘cover’ (alluding to the influence of state advertising on their work), ‘liar’, ‘slanderer’ and ‘follower’ in television interviews or messages on social networks. .”manipulators”, “extortionists” and “complicit in violence”, the IAPA said in its report, which will be approved by the General Assembly this Sunday.
One of the most serious incidents occurred on September 28, when the Argentine president shouted insults at journalists at an event, followed by thousands of activists in his political space La Libertad Avanza (LLA) repeating over and over again: “Bitches ”.
The IAPA warned that these incidents can have a “contagion effect that manifests itself among digital groups, amplifying insults” and highlighted that they include “death threats” that are often anonymous.
IAPA explained that Jorge Lanata, a well-known journalist with serious health problems, announced that he would file a lawsuit after being described as “overshadowed” by the president, who used this description to accuse him of bribery.
IAPA 80. IAPA President Roberto Roque at the official opening of the Inter-American Press Association Congress in Cordoba. (sound)
Cuts to state advertising and laws against transparency
Editorial Perfil and its editor Jorge Fontevecchia have filed legal proceedings over similar incidents and reported themselves to be victims of advertising discrimination. Therefore, they are claiming damages.
“The first lawsuit was dismissed by Judge Sebastian Ramos and “clearly” dismissed the president. Fontevecchia appealed the decision and proposed that Amnesty International, Reporters Without Borders, Fopeia and Adeppa as “amicus curiae,”” the report added.
Milei has suspended state advertising to the media in a controversial move, citing adjustments to public spending, but “decentralized organizations and public companies have spent funds on advertising that meets commercial standards and, in some cases, has high budgets” than its original budget.
When a group of representatives asked for information about the funds, the Milley government responded with a decree limiting the Access to Public Information Act.
IAPA recalls that the 2017 Accessibility Law, in line with the jurisprudence of the Inter-American Court of Justice and in line with international standards, is one of the milestones in the expansion and consolidation of freedom of expression in Argentina.
Millie did not attend the press conference
IAPA condemned Chairman Mire for “having not held a press conference since taking office on December 10, 2023. He communicates and expresses his opinions through the X network and limits interviews to a very small number of reporters.”
Presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni, who briefs reporters at the Rose Palace on a daily basis, has not been without controversy as he has put those who have asked him uncomfortable questions and Attempts to revoke recognition of Rose Palace.
IAPA says blocking social network X in Brazil has ‘negative impact’ on media
The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) observed a “worrying increase” in judicial blocking of media in Brazil last year and said Supreme Court decisions, such as the blocking of social network X for 39 days, “have a negative impact on the work of journalists” Influence.
On August 30, magistrate Alexandre de Morães ordered the suspension of the platform, ordered by Brazilian company owner and tycoon Elon Musk.
The case was cited in an annual report presented during the IAPA Congress in Córdoba, pending approval by the assembly, in which the organization cited the National Association of Newspapers (ANJ)’s “deep concern” over restrictions on newspaper publishing. The work of the press after the ban.
Report on journalist’s death in Colombia and Petro’s attack on media concerns
The murder of a journalist, an increase in attacks on journalists by FARC dissidents and other armed groups, and ongoing attacks on the media by Colombian President Gustavo Petro are among the concerns of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) question.
This is reflected in Colombia’s annual report, which is pending approval at the 80th Congress of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA).
“The murder of a journalist, increasing attacks on the media by public officials and threats against members of the media are among the most worrying events of this period,” the organization noted. The text included Jaime Vázquez of April 14 Jaime Vásquez was murdered in Cúcuta, a city on the border with Venezuela, while he was investigating and reporting on social networks corruption in public contracts and tenders. In this case, “the suspected author of the material was captured and is still detained in La Picota Prison in Bogota”, the agency recalled.
IAPA warns of increased attacks on journalists during Venezuelan elections
IAPA warns that attacks on journalists have increased in Venezuela during the July 28 presidential election, according to the organization’s latest report, which is pending approval at the 80th Annual General Assembly in Argentina in recent days.
“There are numerous cases of journalists being attacked. During the election period, there was an increase in attacks by police forces and vigilante groups as a means of silencing critical voices in the face of accusations of fraud and lack of transparency,” the letter said. Likewise, the organization said the government “continues to cover up the only remaining remnants of press and freedom of expression” after authorities detained more than a dozen journalists, turning journalism into a “high-risk profession” in the country. A few months before and after.
IAPA condemns “violent attacks” and “stigmatizing remarks” against media in Bolivia
The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) has condemned press freedom in Bolivia as being violated by “violent attacks” on female journalists and “stigmatizing remarks” against journalism, amid a polarizing political dispute.
The report on Bolivia, published at the 80th Annual General Assembly of the entity in the Argentinian city of Córdoba, revealed these problems, “in a context of economic crisis and disputes over political power, where press freedom has been violated,” the judge said. Deliberate attempts to undermine the confidentiality of sources, violent attacks on female journalists, and stigmatizing remarks about journalism.
IAPA also warned that journalists and print newspapers in the Andean country “continue to be systematically suffocated by political power” because of “discrimination in official advertising” that only benefits President Luis Arce’s “government-related communications network.”
IAPA calls López Obrador’s attacks on Mexican media ‘serious threat’
On Friday, the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) released a report on the state of Mexico’s media industry, which included former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 2018-2024) views attacks on the media as a “serious threat” and condemns the murders of up to three journalists in the country last year.
“As a serious threat, persistent attacks from the government of outgoing President Andres Manuel López Obrador also stand out, particularly through his daily speeches,” IAPA said in its report Reflected, the report is still awaiting approval.
Criticism of the former president appears throughout the document, particularly his conduct during the daily morning meetings that new President Claudia Sheinbaum decided to maintain.
“The president continues to attack journalists who criticize his administration. He denies the role of traditional media and its owners, calling it “corrupt, powerful and macho.” He welcomed the morning show Who’s Who in the Lie? Seen as a tool to inform people and raise awareness,” IAPA denounced.
IAPA highlights Lacalle Pou’s veto of an article that “threats” the Uruguayan media
The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) report highlights Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou’s veto of provisions in a new audiovisual communications services law that suggested a “serious threat” to the country’s information activities. Still awaiting approval.
As detailed in the document, this action by the Uruguayan president is described as “a positive fact” that prevents any attempts to interfere with the media’s editorial policy through Article 72 of the law.
“Broadcasting services stipulated in this law have the obligation to provide citizens with information, analysis, opinions, comments and evaluations in a complete, fair, serious, rigorous, pluralistic and balanced manner,” pointed out.
Furthermore, it added that this obligation includes “all programs and spaces that broadcast analysis, opinions, comments, assessments and information of a political nature in the broadest sense, including governmental, parliamentary, legislative, executive, partisan, legal content” .
At the same time, IAPA also mentioned that although the national election period will end on October 27 (or November 24, if a second round is required), press freedom has not been “seriously attacked” during this period. boundary situation.
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