Cándido Figueredo 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.

Reporting with bodyguards on the Paraguayan border

April 27, 2015 11:01 AM EDT

Like a riveting lede to one of his stories on cocaine smugglers and crime bosses, Paraguayan journalist Cándido Figueredo makes a dramatic first impression.

Brazilian journalist killed, second in a week

February 13, 2012 12:42 PM EST

New York, February 13, 2012–Brazilian authorities must conduct a thorough and swift investigation into the murder of journalist Paulo Roberto Cardoso Rodrigues, who was gunned down on Sunday night, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. It was the second slaying of a Brazilian journalist in less than week.

Paraguayan journalist targeted by criminal groups

February 1, 2012 5:02 PM EST

New York, February 1, 2012–The Committee to Protect Journalists called today on Paraguayan and Brazilian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into death threats against journalist Cándido Figueredo and to ensure his safety. Police officials confirmed last month that they had intercepted a phone call between two criminal figures who discussed killing the Paraguayan journalist,…