Clarin & La Nacion blocked from operatring as usual

[notebook.fix]

The Clarin newspaper printing plant had it's gates blocked for 12hours & La Nacion for 3hours.
We know that newspapers have their own hidden agendas but Is this the best way forward for ARgentina? Is press freedom under attack in Argentina?

Should this topic be discussed here on this forum? Is it relevant?

http://www.argentinaindependent.com...a/massive-blockings-to-la-nacion-and-clarin-/

http://m24digital.com/en/2011/01/15...rinting-plants-were-blocked-by-demonstrators/

http://www.tn.com.ar/politica/13753...virtio-que-impulsara-el-juicio-politico-garre

Reports warn of Latin America press freedom issues
http://ijnet.org/stories/reports-warn-latin-america-press-freedom-issues

 

[gouchobob]

Is press freedom under attack in Argentina?
Yes, this is obvious.

Should this topic be discussed here on this forum? Absolutely, protecting basic rights such as freedom of the press should be a concern to all.

Is it relevant? Hell of lot more relevant than discussing the quality of pizza in my opinion.

 

[PabloAriel]

Hope you can understand Spanish well enough to clear your head on this one.
http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/ultimas/20-165021-2011-03-27.html

It has a background that started on September 2004, I myself was part of an University activity that covered this when none of the local media did. It was called "Echando luz sobre tintas invisibles", more or less, "Lighting invisible ink" as a reference of how the local media didn't even covered this news. Clarin dismissed 119 employees, including the union representatives... violating the trade union's freedom.

 

[Napoleon]

This is so bad. For me it's worse than fining companies that publish independent inflation numbers, though that's extremely bad as well.

It's worse than allowing people to camp out in the streets like in front of Don Quixote's statue where Av. 9 de Julio & Av. de Mayo cross. It's worse than busing in 10s of thousands of people for protests & funerals and paying them to "support" you agenda via mob rule. It's worse than stealing money by paying Chavez double the going interest rate for government bonds, which he then returns in suitcases stuffed with money so you can buy the next election.

All these are bad, but shutting down the press is worse in my opinion.

 

[ctru]

According to the Press Freedom Index, a survey by Reportes Without Borders, Argentina is ranked no.55.

The survey takes account of the legal framework for the media, the level of independence of the public media and reflects violations of the free flow of information on the internet.

 

[nativexpat]

Well, I guess you can always read "Tiempo Argentino". It's free...

 

[notebook.fix]

What worries me the most about this situation is that when you go to the supposedly biggest news channel in Aregntina - 'cronica' not even a mention is made of this Press blockade. As of 3pm Monday afternoon BA time - Nothing on the Cronica Web page.

Can someone else check, maybe I missed the article...who knows.

Aside from Clarin, La Nacion, & a few small news sites, there seems to be a news black out.....this is in spite of the fact that this has shaken the political establishment to the core in the last 24hrs.

It's very interesting to witness this event as it happens. What will it lead to?

 

[John.St]

According to the Press Freedom Index, a survey by Reportes Without Borders, Argentina is ranked no.55.

The survey takes account of the legal framework for the media, the level of independence of the public media and reflects violations of the free flow of information on the internet.

Due to the nature of the survey's methodology based on individual perceptions, there are often wide contrasts in a country's ranking from year to year.

The index (0.00 is best, 178.00 is worst) presents wild fluctuations as follows:

Country .. 2010. 2009. 2008. 2007. 2006. 2005. 2004. 2003. 2002
Argentina 16.35 11.33 14.08 24.83 17.30 13.67 21.33 15.17 12.00

 

[jaredwb]

PATHETIC!! This country is becoming more and more like Venezuela...it's shameful.

Speaking of Venezuela and freedom of the press:

http://tinyurl.com/4znwr7d

WHAT THE F@&K!?!?!?!?!

 

[jaredwb]

Hope you can understand Spanish well enough to clear your head on this one.
http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/ultimas/20-165021-2011-03-27.html

It has a background that started on September 2004, I myself was part of an University activity that covered this when none of the local media did. It was called "Echando luz sobre tintas invisibles", more or less, "Lighting invisible ink" as a reference of how the local media didn't even covered this news. Clarin dismissed 119 employees, including the union representatives... violating the trade union's freedom.

So the poor lazy workers are mad because they were fired for being lazy not doing their jobs? PATHETIC!

SO WHAT the news didn't cover this....it's a drop in the bucket and NO WHERE NEAR newsworthy. People get laid off EVERY day! Tragic that companies that employ 1000's are being held hostage by thugs for 119 people.

Moyano and his Union Thugs need to be dealt with, and quickly or there aren't going to be ANY companies left...which would mean no jobs for anyone!