Abstract

Like most authoritarian regimes, the military dictatorships that ruled over the Southern Cone nations of Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile sought to control media messaging and restrict access of citizens to alternative and/or anti-regime media. With its higher technical requirements and shorter broadcast range, television was relatively easy for state authorities to control. Radio was a different story, however. Not only was it possible—albeit dangerous—for regime opponents to emit clandestine broadcasts on occupied or unoccupied national frequencies, listeners could tune in to foreign stations to hear uncensored news reports, the voices of exiles, and messages of resistance and encouragement.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.