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BOLIVIA During this period, some radical groups adopted a threatening attitude that in some cases deprived the media and journalists of their ability to work freely since the press was assumed to have contrary views. The current administration of President Evo Morales, through a Congressman from the ruling political party, proposed drafting a law to regulate the media, especially radio and television, since these are not included in the current Press Law (1925). This proposal had an almost immediate rejection from press associations. There is the possibility of establishing the National Council on Ethics, a long-time goal of some professional journalist organizations that would play the dangerous role of overseeing media ethics. Also, there is the intention of creating the Media Observer, a private, not-for-profit organization that would issue public opinions on the media’s observance of basic rules in journalism: verification of reliability of sources, proper use of the language, etc. This idea has yet to be made official. Shortly, the country will be focused on forming the Constituent Assembly, which intends to change the current Constitution. Therefore, the media will need to be alert so that press freedom is respected during this process.
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