IAPA: Venezuela and Cuba, the most problematic countries

IAPA: Venezuela and Cuba, the most problematic countries

Cuba and Venezuela face the main troubles in terms of freedom of
expression, according to Rafael Molina Morillo, the chairman of the
Inter-American Press Association (IAPA).

However, the official acknowledged that such freedom "is hard to be
found absolutely."

On the occasion of the IAPA 63rd General Assembly to be held on October
12-16 in Miami, the Dominican journalist reviewed during an interview
with Efe the items top in the meeting agenda.

In his opinion, the reports on Cuba and Venezuela will be the most
controversial ones.

With regard to Venezuela, in addition to the government decision that
took private TV channel off the air as a result of non-renewal of its
broadcasting license, Molina Morillo complained about the government
pressure on hotels to prevent them from accommodating IAPA members.

IAPA intended to hold a meeting in Venezuela in March 2008. "It is a
good example of Venezuelan democracy," said the editor ironically.

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