During the 81st General Assembly of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on October 19, 2025, the organization unveiled its annual report, shedding light on the dire situation faced by journalists in Haiti. The report emphasized that many Haitian journalists live in constant fear of harassment, physical attacks, or even death. This alarming trend has been exacerbated by intensified repressive campaigns and death threats, forcing some journalists to rely on armed protection or armored vehicles for their safety. While no journalists were killed in 2025, numerous individuals faced imminent threats, compelling them to flee to safer regions. Entire editorial teams have abandoned their posts under duress, leaving their offices ransacked and equipment destroyed. A prominent example is Joseph Guyler C. Delva, Secretary General of SOS Journalists and Vice President of the IAPA Committee for Freedom of the Press and Information, who suspended his professional activities in August due to relentless harassment. In September, he was forced to leave Haiti following death threats. In Mirebalais, armed gangs seized control of a radio station, renaming it ‘Taliban FM.’ The IAPA also criticized the Haitian government for selectively restricting journalists’ access and using state advertising as leverage against critical media, fostering self-censorship and perpetuating a climate of fear. One notable case is Radio Mega, a leading station deliberately targeted and boycotted by high-ranking authorities. The organization lamented that this dangerous environment is further aggravated by Haiti’s ongoing socio-political and economic crisis.
Media : Intensification of repression and death threats against Haitian journalists
