The 81st General Assembly of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) concluded on Sunday in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with a stark warning about the escalating hostility and verbal assaults targeting journalism across the Americas. Daniel Dessein, director of La Gaceta in Argentina, highlighted the controversial rhetoric of Argentine President Javier Milei, who frequently concludes his social media posts with the phrase ‘we don’t hate journalists enough.’ Dessein emphasized that such statements underscore the growing risks posed by official discourse to press freedom in the region.
IAPA Assembly warns of growing hostility and attacks against journalism
