Freedom of the Press: Abuses in Latin America

Mr. Junco, member of the Inter-American Press Association, spoke to a luncheon audience at the National Press Club on the state of journalism and news coverage in Latin America. He discussed the effects of the information revolution on the political situation in the fledgling democracies in Latin America, and the efforts by political forces to influence the media toward their causes. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Junco responded to questions from members of the audience.