The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) announced a leadership change in its Press Freedom and Information Committee, effective May. Martha Ramos, editorial director of the Organización Editorial Mexicana (OEM), will assume the position, succeeding Carlos Jornet, who held the role for five years and was recently appointed the organization’s second vice president.
During his tenure, Jornet stood out for his unwavering commitment to press freedom, leading the Committee with professionalism and sensitivity amid the most challenging contexts, and strongly defending democratic principles across the continent.
“I want to publicly thank Carlos for his extraordinary work as chair of the committee: his commitment, his rigor in addressing the most delicate issues. His constant availability and leadership have been key to keeping the IAPA’s voice present during the most critical moments,” said José Roberto Dutriz, IAPA president and CEO of La Prensa Gráfica, El Salvador.
Jornet reflected: “These five years leading the Committee were both a huge challenge and a great satisfaction. We raised our voices to defend persecuted colleagues, denounced abuses, condemned killings, promoted protective regulations, fostered public access to information, and exposed subtle threats. I am confident Martha will carry on and bring renewed energy to this mission,” said Jornet, editorial director of La Voz del Interior, Córdoba, Argentina.
Ramos, a journalist with more than three decades of experience in Mexican media, takes on the new role after chairing the IAPA’s Gender Equity and Diversity Committee, a position now filled by Graciela Rock, director of the La Cadera de Eva portal and a recognized expert in gender and public policy.
Ramos has built her career in both print and digital media, from El Universal — where she worked for over 20 years — to being part of the founding teams of Eje Central, La Silla Rota and 24 Horas. Throughout her journey, she has witnessed and helped shape the technological transformation of journalism, from the rise of the internet to the emergence of artificial intelligence.
“I am honored to take on this responsibility at a time when press freedom faces complex, multifaceted challenges. I believe in journalism as a tool to illuminate the dark corners of power, and in the IAPA as a collective space to resist censorship and promote the fundamental human right to inform and be informed,” said Ramos.
About the Inter American Press Association:
The IAPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending and promoting freedom of the press and expression in the Americas. It comprises more than 1,300 publications from the western hemisphere and is based in Miami, Florida.
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