Ecuador

A year after it was dismantled, public media is being considered again in Ecuador. But can the country establish a resilient and independent public media system?

It is essential that citizens have access to accurate, timely and independent news and information during crises and emergencies. Yet despite the current pandemic, journalists and media outlets face mounting threats in fulfilling this critical role.

Restrictive laws, a lack of independent public media and high levels of violence towards journalists are just some of the threats limiting media freedom across Latin America.

Community media will soon be growing in Ecuador, as the sector will receive one third of radio and television licenses by 2017.