LatAm nations debate regional news agency

[rabs]

to counter the negative reporting on the region by the U.S., European and other media.

Representatives from the news agencies, TELAM from Argentina, ABI from Bolivia, Agencia Brasil, Prensa Latina of Cuba, ANDES of Ecuador, AGN from Guatemala, Notimex of Mexico, IP of Paraguay and AVN of Venezuela are meeting in Caracas this week to study the project.

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AP, Reuters, NYT, BBC, Forero and Romero and all the other gringo media should sit up and take notice.

[Bacchus39]

1. you mean like Telesur?? haha n/t

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[gbscar]

2. Whatever one might say about Telesur's practices, I do appreciate what it represents

In terms of being a truly Latin American production, whether or not the editorial content and reporting involved is perfectly accurate at all times. It is an alternative to U.S.-centered media, though certainly not the best possible one.

I believe, however, this upcoming project should be judged based on its own merits. If it happens to be more inclusive, more independent and less tied to the specific governments involved, there's certainly a chance it could be better. Or maybe not, but only time will tell.

[Peace Patriot]

3. Fantastic news! Much needed! nt