[NYTr] Latin Americans Reclaiming Their Mass Media
 
Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 16:08:41 -0500 (CDT)


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Latin America Media, New Essence

Caracas, May 22 (Prensa Latina) A new focus on the essence of mass
media and property of radio and TV frequencies is growing in Latin
America, according to an advisory council of the multinational channel,
Telesur.

In its final declaration at the International Conferences of
Communications sponsored by this television station, the consulting
institution approved a manifest that defines transmission frequencies
as heritage of humanity controlled by national governments.

Consequently, "States have the right of concession, revocation or
renovation of said concessions according to their Constitutions,
national laws and criteria of the UN on human rights and collective
interest, as has been assumed by several Latin American sovereign
countries," the document states.

The document points out that this has no relationship whatsoever with
the freedom of the press or of expression clearly ratifying the
fundamental rights of citizens.

Guaranteeing this heritage shall be the reality of humanity supported
by the necessary democratization of the radio-electric frequencies of
Latin America.

The forum applauded the political decisions of Argentina, Brazil and
Uruguay to take a stand to rescue those public spaces.

In the specific case of Venezuela the document specifies that the
non-renewal of Radio Caracas Television is a sovereign decision and is
in no way arbitrary or illegal.

At the same time the text denounces the campaigns of manipulation and
destabilization campaigns that are applied to mass media of the
democratic governments of Bolivia and Ecuador.

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Bolivia Forum Demystifies Media

Cochabamba, Bolivia, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The 5th Meeting of
Academics and Artists in Defense of Humanity begins Tuesday in this
city, with the participation of culture ministers from Cuba, Venezuela,
Bolivia, Ecuador, and delegations from 50 countries. # Latin America
Media, New Essence

With the Slogan "In defense of truth and against media manipulation,"
the forum starts activities with the presence of President Evo Morales
at the Santibanez House, located in central Cochabamba.

Over 100 reporters will debate until Wednesday the role of media on
this continent, the process of change in Bolivia and the decisive role
of that country s Constituent Assembly.

Professionals will also debate urgent issues like social responsibility
of journalists, communication companies and the media situation in
Bolivia and Venezuela.

Also on the list is communication, capitalism and socialism,
communication and policy, the right of media and people to be truly
informed, and the use of the radio-electrical space.

Conclusions will be presented by the Republic s President Evo Morales
at the Quemado Palace in La Paz.

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