Paraguay Archives - Committee to Protect Journalists

Cándido Figueredo, veteran border-beat reporter for Paraguay's largest newspaper, travels with armed bodyguards on the rare occasions that he leaves the safety of his home. (John Otis)

Police attempt to remove Paraguayan journalist’s security detail

September 8, 2016 1:26 PM EDT

New York, September 8, 2016–The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned for the safety of Cándido Figueredo following an attempt by Paraguayan police to withdraw his security detail.