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The Media |
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In terms of newspaper circulation, Argentina rates as Latin
America's most literate nation, and it has a diverse and generally high-quality
press. Its television is a rather chaotic amalgam of light-entertainment
shows and sport; and its radio services tend to fall into one of two
categories: urban mainstream commercial channels or amateur ones
designed to serve the needs of local rural communities
The press
In the past, the fortunes of the press in Argentina has varied greatly
depending on the prevailing political situation. Overbearing state
control and censorship characterized much of the twentieth century,
typified by the Perón regime and the...
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Television
Television in Argentina consists of a mix of football, soap operas (
telenovelas ), sport, chat shows, game shows and more football. For
something a little more informative, try TN , one of the best channels
in terms of...
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Radio
Argentina's most popular radio station, 100FM, plays a fairly standard
formula of Latin pop; whereas Rock and Pop at 95.7FM veers, as its name
would imply, towards Western music, especially rock and blues. Radio
Mitre, at AM80, is owned by the...
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