| 25-07-2003 |
| "Violence Against Journalists" |
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At the beginning of the 21st Century, covering news in Latin America has become one of the most difficult jobs. Lots of young journalists come each year to newspapers filled with ideas and dreams, but soon realize the reality by watching their older colleagues on the beat. |
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| 03-05-2003 |
| "Crímenes Impunes Contra Periodistas" |
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La preponderancia de la impunidad puede muchas veces adjudicarse, de manera general, a la indiferencia y a la falta de voluntad política de apoyar las investigaciones; a la inexistencia de una infraestructura jurídica adecuada, vale decir a la presencia de un sistema judicial débil; a la incompetencia y al escaso nivel de pericia de la policía y de las instancias legales investigadoras; a los recursos limitados de los que disponen los responsables de la seguridad y de mantener el orden; y a la n |
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| 03-05-2003 |
| "Unpunished Crimes Against Journalists" |
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The prevalence of impunity can be ascribed to, in general, the absence of political will to back the investigations; the non-existence of an adequate legal framework, and a weak judicial system; the inefficiency and lack of expertise of the police and legal investigatory bodies; the meager resources assigned to those responsible for providing security and enforcing the law; and official negligence and corruption. |
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| 02-05-2003 |
| Governments Unable to Guarantee Freedom of the Press |
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I returned yesterday from Venezuela, where I took part in an emergency forum on press freedom that we at the Inter American Press Association had convened. And I was also to prove once again something that is evident in many Latin American countries ? that the governments are incapable of guaranteeing freedom of speech and of the press, |
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| 02-05-2003 |
| Les Crimes Impunis Perpétrés Contre les Journalistes |
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Le règne de l?impunité peut être attribué, en général, à l?absence d?une volonté politique de soutenir les investigations ; à l?inexistence d?un cadre juridique adéquat, et à la faiblesse d?un système judiciaire ; à l?inefficacité et au manque d?expertise de la police et des commissions d?enquête ; aux maigres ressources allouées aux personnes chargées d?assurer la sécurité et de faire appliquer la loi ; et à la négligence et à la corruption de l?administration. |
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