Mexico: New Media Law Ignites Political Debate

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
PROGRAM #11245 12:00 PM PT

Mexico Edition. 

A New Media Law Ignites Political Debate. The Government is proposing guidelines for radio and television content, requiring media outlets to clearly distinguish among news, opinion, and commercial advertising, prevent the spread of fake news, appoint an audience ombudsperson, and adopt a code of ethics. Corporate media in Mexico have a long history of corruption and co-optation. Supporters of the initiative hail it as an effort to empower the public. Critics denounce it as an attempt at censorship. Analysts comment on these and other news.

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