A blog about current affairs in Guatemala and Central America
Thursday, January 7, 2010
TV Maya: multicultural media for a multicultural nation
Guatemala has deep-rooted problems with its racial diversity. It is, of course, an issue that stems back to the conquistadors who divided the nations along race lines, and which resurfaced again during the 40 years of civil war when over --- indigenous people were murdered.
So it is hardly surprising that the country suffers from representing its huge underclass in the mass media.
Central America is definitely not on the UK's domestic news radar. Regrettably this is not because the region is stable, peaceful and prosperous, but rather because its particular problems - human trafficking, drug cartels, poverty and inequality to name but a few - have little economic or political implications for Britain. After spending some time translating and reporting for Guatemalan news agency, Inforpress, I was inspired and compelled to bring the issues that Guatemala faces to a audience here at home.
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