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Solís looks to reset relations with Costa Rican media

Solís signed the Declaration of Chapultepec on Wednesday, a commitment that "No law or act of government may limit freedom of expression or of the press, whatever the medium.”

President Solís sacks technology minister over media ‘gag law’

La Nación reported that many of the draft legislation’s most controversial articles were copied from media laws in Venezuela and Ecuador, nations that have been criticized for restrictions on the press.

Government backpedals on media reform bill amid outcry

Telecommunications authorities found themselves in the baffling position of having to explain how and why provisions that the government said it opposed had made it into its own draft bill.

President Solís laments media criticism; analysts say it’s nothing new

Tuesday’s comments were the latest from the government on perceived slights by the media. This past Sunday, La Nación printed an op-ed from Solís in which the president complained about daily harassment from the press.

Making the invisible, visible: In Nicaragua, women journalists call for equality

Central America, like much of the world, has a high femicide rate, as well as overall violence against women. Of the 25 countries that have “very high femicide rates,” more than half are in Latin America, according to the Small Arms Survey, conducted in 2012.

Costa Rica’s Grupo Nación closes three publications, lays off 100 workers

Al Día, Su Casa, and Ahora – the latter which was launched only four months ago – are getting the ax, along with 100 employees.

N.Y. Times to cut 100 newsroom jobs

Baquet: "There is no magic bullet for the current financial plight of the news business."

US war reporter Sotloff remembered as brave and fun

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Steven Sotloff, the second U.S. journalist murdered by Islamic State militants, was a respected reporter as well known for his irreverent humor as for his sensitive approach to Middle East conflicts.

In Syria, freelancers like James Foley cover a dangerous war zone with no front lines

"Conflict zones can be covered safely," James Foley told students at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in 2011. "This can be done. But you have to be very careful."

Remembering pal and roommate James Foley

James Foley knew the risks of living dangerously and couldn't get enough of them. I know because Jim was a friend of mine.
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