Carlin considered his cartoon to be a reflection of the criminal activities taking place in the country. Photo: LR Collection by Fabrizio Oviedo/La Repubblica
The Inter-American Press Association (IABA) has spoken out against the decision of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) to send a notarized letter to Grupo La Repubblica for a caricature of Carlos Dover, known as Carlin, published in a newspaper on January 30. . As recalled, the film released by Carlin exposed the actions of some police officers. In view of this, the PNP news agency demanded a public apology from the agency and threatened to file a defamation suit.
In this regard, IAPA and other press bodies, etc National Association of Journalists (ANP), Institute of Press and Society (IPYS) and Peruvian Press Council (CPP) They deemed the police reaction to Carlin's cartoon “disproportionate” and asked the PNP to refrain from initiating legal proceedings against the publishing group and cartoonist Carlin.
“We reject the threat of a complaint and consider the request for redress in the face of a reasonable exercise of the right to criticism to be unacceptable. The authorities should withdraw the case immediately so as not to cause serious damage to freedom of expression in Peru.” IAPA President Roberto Rock said.
Carl's cartoon. Photo: Republic
The PNP notarizes the letter to La República
He General Commander of the PNP, Victor Zanabria, sent a letter of notification to La República. In the document, the agency requests that the cartoon published by Carlos Dover be rectified because it deems it “defames the image of the PNP.”
“You are urged to issue relevant apologies National Police of Peru And fix the caricature. If not, I am bound to initiate legal proceedings against it,” the notary said in the letter.
Carlin: “I hope the flags of freedom of speech will be raised”
Carlin noted that he hoped his cartoon would be “a reason for the flags Freedom of expressionHe also opined that the police report on social media about the picture he posted was false and that is why he was waiting for a fresh report on the matter. However, a few days later he received a notarized letter. The company indicated that he was “in the wrong” and that he was ready to defend his rights Freedom of expression.
“It's a threat. It's not an attack because it wasn't carried out and I don't want to focus on it. It is a threat and has such an impact. “It has reached all press organizations in Peru that have covered this case,” he said.
Finally, he pointed to the cartoon he had worked on PNP Day It seeks to achieve reflection among citizens and authorities, even within the institution, about the criminal activities taking place in the country.
