New deals for content | The PMA Briefing
Argentina’s kids TV channel unveils a controversial new programme, while creators have been given access to India’s broadcasters’ archives.
Protest, scrutiny and cutbacks | The PMA Briefing
Public media workers in Argentina have protested over wage freezes, while in the US, the state of Indiana has cut funding for public media.
Latin America Roundup: Governments try to leave their mark on public media
Télam closed in Argentina, Chile tries to modernise public media and in Peru IRTP is facing a wave of criticism for its recent spending.
Fears for future of public media in Argentina after Télam shuttered
Journalists and press unions went a strike on 5 March in protest against the decision to close down the national news agency, Télam.
Increased pressure on public media in Argentina
Tensions are rising for public media in Argentina, with threats of privatisation and police forces are placed in front of PSM headquarters.
Argentina: PMA calls on Milei to protect public service media
The Public Media Alliance urges Javier Milei to recognise the vital role public service media play in democracy and protect public media.
The precarious future of public media in Argentina
Amid elections in Argentina, the fate of public service media is precarious with one candidate proposing to remove the company entirely.
Argentina: New law set to enhance gender equity in public media
A new media law to improve gender parity is expected to build upon existing diversity initiatives at Argentine public broadcaster RTA.
Focus on PSM | Argentina
Amid challenges, Radio y Televisión Argentina takes steps to improve diversity and representation.
Focus on PSM | Argentina
South America is not known for its well-established and well-funded public service media institutions. However, Argentina seems to be making strides towards a more resilient PSM system.