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Colombia: Women Press Freedom Urges Government to Retract Defamatory Claims Against María Jimena Duzán
WPF vehemently condemns the threats and defamatory accusations directed at María Jimena Duzán, a respected journalist who has long been a stalwart defender of press freedom and investigative journalism in Colombia.
Colombia: Court Sentences Ex-Detectives for Aggravated Psychological Torture in Claudia Julieta Duque Case
WPF stands firmly with Claudia Julieta Duque, a journalist who was consistently threatened and psychologically abused by various members of the Administrative Department of Security (DAS).
Colombia: At Least 4 Women Journalists Attacked Amid Anti-Government Protests
WPF is gravely concerned by the verbal and physical aggression directed at thirteen journalists in various Colombian cities during their coverage of recent anti-government protests.
Colombia: Eliana Peñaloza and Luz Lancheros Receive Death Threats
WPF stands in unwavering solidarity with journalists Eliana Peñaloza, Luz Lancheros, and Juan Manuel Capera, who have faced egregious online attacks and death threats after rightfully criticizing the Colombian influencer Westcol's inhumane treatment of an animal.
Colombia: Angie Alquichides Barred from Covering Demonstrations
WPF stands in unwavering solidarity with Angie Alquichides and other journalists who were subjected to unacceptable hostility while attempting to report on the protests in Bogotá, Colombia.
Colombia: Angie Telleź, Estefanía Maldonado and Deisy Nivia Allege Inaction by Prosecutor's Office in Response to Sexual Harassment Complaints
Angie Téllez, Estefanía Maldonado, Deisy Nivia, and another woman who has asked to remain anonymous, have been targeted with relentless sexual harassment by a man sending the reporters explicit videos in direct messages on social media and through WhatsApp.
Colombia: Three Journalists Stalked for 5 Months by Former Military Officer
The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom is deeply disturbed by the ongoing harassment of Alejandra Murgas, Lucía Fernanda Yánez, and Katrina Melguizovski, journalists from Noticias Caracol, by a former military officer, Alfredo Navas Alvis.
Colombia: Death Threats Addressed to Viviana Llorente Expose Risks for Press in Colombia
In a shocking display of hostility towards press freedom, Viviana Llorente from Noticias RCN has become the target of harassment and death threats.
Colombia: Ex-Detective Found Guilty of Torturing Reporter Claudia Julieta Duque
The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom applauds the recent decision by a Bogotá Superior District Court to convict a former Colombian state security agent of aggravated psychological torture against journalist Claudia Julieta Duque between 2001 and 2004.
Colombia: Beloved Motor Sports Journalist Luz Piedad Eusse Dies in Tragic Accident at Racing Event
CFWIJ extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late journalist Luz Piedad Eusse, known affectionately as Lupi, who tragically lost her life during a racing event.
Colombia: Journalist Laura Camila Vargas Confronts Extortion Amidst Official Indifference
Authorities refuse to support journalist Laura Camila Vargas in extortion case following robbery.
Colombia: Telemedellín Fires Journalist Juliana Buitrago for Interview with Mayoral Candidate
State-affiliated channel Telemedellín has terminated the employment of journalist Juliana Buitrago following her interview with Medellin mayoral candidate Albert Corredor during a recent political rally.
Colombia: La Opinión Director Estefanía Colmenares Threatened with Assassination
Estefanía Colmenares receives death threat, declaring her a target with price on her head.
Colombia: CFWIJ Calls on UNHCR to Immediately Assist Venezuelan Journalist Carola Briceño
The journalist had to relocate due to the risks she faced as a journalist and may now face deportation.
Colombia: Exiled Venezuelan Journalist Carola Briceño’s Hunger Strike Enters 8th Day, Pleas for Expedited Refugee Status
Exiled journalist Carola Briceño has been on a hunger strike for eight days outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) headquarters in Bogotá.