Sector News
IAB condemns the murder of journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán in Mexico
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) strongly condemns the murder of Mexican journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán Martínez, whose body was found in the state of Durango with signs of violence and an intimidating message.
This heinous crime, which adds to a... ...more inforrmation.The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) congratulates María Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. María Corina Machado, recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded in recognition of her exemplary and tireless struggle for freedom, democracy, and human rights in Venezuela.
For... ...more inforrmation.IAB supports CANARA’S position in defense of broadcasting in COSTA RICA
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) expresses its solidarity with the National Broadcasting Chamber of Costa Rica (CANARA), which has reiterated the need for radio and television concessions to be extended in accordance with the Broadcasting Law and the 2008 General... ...more inforrmation.
IAB Activities
President of the Congress of Costa Rica Attends the Closing of the IAB Board of Directors Meeting
As part of the closing session of the International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) Board of Directors Meeting, held on May 14 in San José, Costa Rica, the IAB had the honor of welcoming Mr. Rodrigo Arias Sánchez, President of the Congress of the Republic of Costa Rica.
Round Table: Relevant actions against illegal broadcasts on the continent (illegal radios)
On 14 May, a roundtable discussion on 'Relevant actions against illegal emissions on the continent' took place during the iab Board of Directors meeting in Costa Rica.
This activity took place at the Real Intercontinental Hotel and was moderated by Federico Malavassi Calvo, Attorney at... ...more inforrmation.Round Table: radio as an ally in risk management
On 14 May, a roundtable discussion on 'Radio as an ally in risk management' took place as part of the IAB Board of Directors' meeting in Costa Rica.
This activity took place at the Real Intercontinental Hotel and was moderated by Vanessa de Paul Castro, who is the Deputy Vice... ...more inforrmation.
It was founded in 1946 as the Inter-American Association of Broadcasting and nowadays it represent over 17.000 private stations.
- IAB is a non-governmental organization consultant to the United Nations and UNESCO Associate Member.
- IAB is Sector Member of the International Telecomunications Union - ITU
- IAB has mutual co-operation relations with the Organization of American States and is Associate Member of the Inter-American Conference of Telecommunications.
- IAB is a Member of the World Press Freedom Committee – WPFC
- IAB is a founder member of the World Broadcasting Unions - WBU (Sister Unions).
- IAB keeps mutual co-operation relations with the Inter-American Press Association – IAPA – as well as with the International Press Institute – IPI
MISSION
IAB principles have been vibrant during over six decades of work, and they are shown in the Statement passed by the Special General Assembly held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 7, 1985.