By Juan José Toro, El Deber: Events showed almost immediately that, in reality, Morales viewed as an enemy any press he could not control. That gathering concluded that the media were interfering in society and had built a “siege” against the president. That led to cross-consultations to determine who made up that siege — but…
Tag: freedom of the press
Exodus of Bolivian Journalists to the U.S., a Loss for All | Éxodo de periodistas bolivianos a EEUU, una pérdida para todos
By El Diario: Affirms congresswoman María José Salazar The asylum requests of Bolivian journalists in the United States are a concerning reflection of the crisis facing press freedom in the country, stated María José Salazar, deputy from Comunidad Ciudadana (CC). Information gathered by legal experts and immigration specialists reveals an alarming trend: journalists, particularly from…
Periodistas en Bolivia enfrentan ataques y agresiones verbales | Journalists in Bolivia face attacks, verbal assaults
4 de Diciembre, 2024 5:29 PM WASHINGTON — Temiendo por su vida, Josué Chube Choque recuerda haber gritado que era periodista mientras manifestantes lo atacaban el mes pasado en Bolivia. El reportero trabajaba para la estación de televisión Unitel, cubriendo las protestas generalizadas de los partidarios del expresidente de Bolivia, quienes bloqueaban carreteras en todo…
evo’s armed people at blockade aims to cause death | Gente armada en bloqueo evista buscan causar muerte
ANF, Eju.tv: Presence of Armed People at Morales Supporters’ Blockade Aims to Cause Deaths, Denounces Deputy Minister Alcón The presence of an armed person with a rifle at the Morales supporters’ blockade seeks to incite violence because they do not care if there are injuries or deaths, denounced Deputy Minister of Communication Gabriela Alcón, recalling…
MAS violently attacks the media | MAS ataca violentamente a los medios de comunicación
By Marisol Alvarado, Vision 360: In response to attacks on journalists during the “evista” march, press organizations demand guarantees A press release from the ANP indicates that by the night of Thursday, the 19th, a total of nine press workers had experienced violence and violations of press freedom. Media Coverage. Photo: RC Bolivia The National…
Violence between two groups of MAS supporters, in addition to attacking the media | Violencia entre dos grupos de masistas además agrediendo a los medios
By Mery Vaca, Sumando Voces, Brujula Digital: A journalist was brutally beaten, and another reporter was censored during a pro-government march There was violence between two groups of MAS supporters/APG Two journalists suffered attacks during protests led by supporters of Evo Morales and Luis Arce on Tuesday, which resulted in a clash between militants in…
