12/23/2011

Squelching Free Speech: Argentina's New 'Evita' Takes Over Newsprint

Posted by Brian


Argentine government wins control of newsprint

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- The paper used to produce newspapers came under government control in Argentina on Thursday, in a long-sought victory for President Cristina Fernandez in her dispute with the country's opposition media.
Argentina's senate, which is controlled by Fernandez's allies, voted 41-26 to control newsprint's manufacture, sale and distribution to media friends and foes alike.
Read More at AP News

No comments:

Post a Comment