Video: Freedom of Expression in the Americas

What is the state of press freedoms in the Americas? Journalists winners of the 76th Annual Maria Moors Cabot Prizes discussed the threats and changing landscape of the profession at AS/COA on October 15. The award winners gave insights on their work reporting in Latin American countries, outlined the dangers they face, described their use of technology to report in the region, explained economic challenges confronting newsrooms, and weighed in on the pros and cons of the impact of electronic and social media.

Opening Remarks:  

• Carlos Lauria, Committee to Protect Journalists

Panelists:

• Frank Bajak, Associated Press, U.S.
• Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, U.S.
• Paco Calderon, Grupo Reforma, Mexico
• Giannina Segnini, La Nación, Costa Rica
• Tamoa Calzadilla, Últimas Noticias, Venezuela
• Laura Weffer, Últimas Noticias, Venezuela
• Christopher Sabatini, Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly; Senior Director of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas (Moderator)