The trial of José Rubén Zamora, the founder of a newspaper who was convicted of money laundering and sentenced to up to six years, came as critics say democracy in Guatemala is crumbling.
Tag: Freedom of the Press
Iran Puts 2 Women Journalists on Trial for What They Wrote
Two female journalists, Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, covered some of the first reports of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, which ignited nationwide protests against Iran’s clerical rulers.
Prince Harry Wages War Against Tabloids Forced to Change, if Not Retreat
The U.K. news landscape has shifted since the prince says he was hacked more than a decade ago, with hefty legal settlements, prison time for journalists and the threat of regulation forcing change.
How Turkey’s Erdogan Rose to Power
Turkey’s leader faced a criminal conviction, mass protests and a coup. Instead of hurting or ending his political career, they helped him accumulate ever more control.
Russian Judge Agrees to Extend Evan Gershkovich’s Detention for Three Months
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been held at the notoriously harsh Lefortovo jail since his arrest on March 29 during a reporting trip to the central Russian city of Yekaterinburg.
As Greece Votes, Leader Says Blocking Migrants Built ‘Good Will’ With Europe
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken a tough line on migrants as he turns around the country’s economy. It’s a trade-off that voters and the European Union seem more than willing to abide.
Before Greek Vote, Leader Says Blocking Migrants Built ‘Good Will’ With Europe
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken a tough line on migrants as he turns around the country’s economy. It’s a trade-off that voters and the European Union seem more than willing to abide.
Guatemala’s elPeriodico Closes After Government Jails Publisher
On Monday, elPeriodico, an investigative daily in Guatemala, published its final edition after more than 26 years. Its executive editor is in jail and some of its reporters are in exile.
The Case for Journalistic Independence
The Times’s publisher makes the case for journalistic independence — and we give you the latest on Turkey’s election.
New York Times’s Publisher Warns of Risks to Press Freedom and Democracy
The free press’s role in supporting human rights and democratic societies is “at great risk” amid increasing levels of violence against journalists worldwide, A.G. Sulzberger said.