Camila Vallejo, the former student leader and current member of Chile’s National Congress, has revealed that journalists and media outlets in Chile are facing censorship. Vallejo specifically highlighted the cases of Paralelo 33 and Mosciatti, two independent media outlets that have been targeted. She stated that journalists are facing pressure from media owners who want them to report in a specific way that supports the current government. Vallejo also expressed concern that the government is trying to control the narrative during difficult times such as the current pandemic. The media plays a vital role in keeping the public informed, and censorship threatens the freedom of information and democracy. It is essential that media outlets remain independent and free from interference so that they can hold those in power accountable.
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