Human Rights
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 00:00
Joel Gonzalez, a reporter with El Diario, was arrested and beaten by officers while attempting to report on the arbitrary arrest of a citizen in front of the newspaper's offices.
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 00:00
The government advocates press freedom and the right of citizens to have access to truthful information, but harmful accusations without proof should be eradicated.
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 00:00
The investigation was launched after jailed paramilitary members reportedly gave evidence of meetings between Mr Carranza and paramilitary leaders.
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 00:00
"They again deny me permission to leave. It's the 19th time they violate my right to enter and leave my country."
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 00:00
These issues of violence against freedom of expression can be dealt with only through free expression.
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 00:00
Rafael Correa gano nuevo 'round' contra la prensa. Porfirio Lobo anuncia su propia reforma.
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 00:00
The final appeal in the libel case is scheduled for a ruling next week by a newly appointed high court. Press-rights watchers are not optimistic
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 00:00
The case, stemming from events in 2008 and 2009, appears to be one of the most serious reports of human rights abuse to surface publicly since Mexico began its fight against warring drug gangs in 2006.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 00:00
The fact that authorities first heard of Moreno's wrongdoings in 2009 points to a culture of impunity within the Mexican military.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 00:00
Santos puso a los colombianos en una disyuntiva, como dijo ayer en Hora 20, el abogado Nestor Humberto Martinez: apoyar al Ejercito o apoyar a la Justicia.