On January 5, 1792, the first copy of the newspaper founded by Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo circulated in Ecuador. The first fruits of the Quito culture. 232 years of the evolution of communication have passed since this journalistic practice in the country began, and the citizens are the ones who still have the power to decide on the media and the journalists they will trust.
Over time, technology provides tools that allow information to reach the public more quickly, in new formats and platforms. Traditional media were included in the evolution, and others were born that are exclusively digital.
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Has journalism changed? No, what it has is an open field with new technologies. The selected narratives are the absolute responsibility of their authors, and it is the citizens, followers or audiovisual readers who will support any form of communication. Credibility will be maintained or won by those who glorify reporting rules by checking, challenging and doing a transparent and straightforward job, as the public demands and has always demanded.
There are different media in their forms and narratives, yes, and respecting freedoms makes a country great. Freedom of information within the framework of the law will always be positive and must be defended, as well as the right of citizens to be informed and choose digital, printed or radio channels for that.
There were 262 attacks on freedom of expression in 2023, according to Fundamedios
As a dedication to the first publication The first fruits of the Quito cultureEcuador’s Journalists’ Day is celebrated on January 5. The newspaper born in 1792 “served as an instrument to illuminate the paths that would lead to the release of Spanish rule in our countries,” says Ciespal.
In the current circumstances and the infinite number of communication tools, a journalist compromises his name and credibility with every piece of information. The audience is its great judge, the one who chooses or rejects the medium. (OR)
Source: Eluniverso
Mario Twitchell is an accomplished author and journalist, known for his insightful and thought-provoking writing on a wide range of topics including general and opinion. He currently works as a writer at 247 news agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the industry.
