WPF unequivocally stands in solidarity with Alexandra Moyano, a journalist at Radio Novedades in Cotopaxi, who has been the target of grave death threats in connection with her investigative journalism uncovering irregularities within the Cotopaxi authorities and its mismanagement of resources in IESS hospitals.

CFWIJ and WPF is deeply troubled and concerned by the recent unprecedented armed attack on the Ecuadorian TV Station TC Televisión in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

La Posta reporter Mónica Velásquez flees Ecuador after receiving a barrage of death threats and a potential assassination plot targeting her and her spouse, fellow journalist and co-founder of La Posta.

Unknown persons attempted to kill journalist Lissette Ormanza and masked the incident as a road accident due to her reporting on a bus crash.

Death threats targeting GK media’s Karol Noroña after reporting on organized crime and prison crisis.

WPF stands unequivocally against the targeted online harassment and gendered attacks faced by journalist María Sol Borja following her critical response to the First Lady of Ecuador, Lavinia Balvonesi's statements on International Women's Day.

Journalist Virginia Suárez was threatened with death by an unknown commentator during her live broadcast. Virginia filed a criminal complaint with the Los Ríos Prosecutor's Office for the crime of intimidation against her. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is extremely concerned about the journalist’s safety. We demand Ecuadorian authorities to conduct a swift investigation into the threats and ensure Virginia’s safety.

Journalist Fabiola Santana was forced to resign from her position at TC Televisión after repeated complaints regarding the toxic workplace culture she was being forced to confront. Reportedly, Fabiola’s complaints were not taken seriously even though the matter had been ongoing since 2019.

Alondra Santiago, a journalist and political commentator for Café con JJ, faced a barrage of online hate after her comments on President-elect Guillermo Lasso’s first public speech on April 14. The journalist criticized the last part of the speech where Guillermo Lasso implied that he and his wife would be parents of pregnant adolescents. Referencing the ongoing debate to decriminalize abortion in Ecuador, Alondra commented, “We don’t need them to be our parents. We need to be able to decide...They are not pregnant adolescents, they are raped girls and adolescents.” Following her statement, Alondra was targeted by xenophobia and insults. This incident is not the first time Alondra has faced a smear campaign for her views and political commentary. CFWIJ condemns the online trolling against Alondra Santiago and commends her integrity.

Journalist Dayanna Monroy was publicly denounced again by former president Abdalá Bucaram, who has expressed his desire to kill her. The Coalition For Women In Journalism is very concerned about the possible threat to the journalist’s life and demands the authorities ensure her safety.

Dayanna Monroy, reporter with the National TV, was targeted with an online smear campaign by former president Abdalá Bucaram.