Uruguay - Call for continuing transparency and dialogue in media law's passage

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders reiterates its support for Uruguay's Broadcasting Communication Services Law (LSCA). Submitted by the government to the chamber of deputies in May 2013 and approved by the chamber in December, it is now awaiting approval by the senate. Described last year as exemplary by UN special rapporteur for freedom of expression Frank La Rue, the LSCA is expected to bring a great deal of progress in media pluralism – including a fairer distribution of broadcast frequencies (...)

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