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After the internet and social media took over, media outlets in general but a newspaper in particular, have faced tempestuous times to try and consolidate a business model for the 21st century, which allows carry out their work independently: to impartially inform society about important issues. EL UNIVERSAL , the leading Mexican newspaper , celebrated its 103rd anniversary, conscious of the challenges ahead.
Mr. Juan Francisco Ealy Ortiz,
the Chief Executive and the President of the Administrative Board at EL UNIVERSAL , affirmed that current times are not the best for journalists and for the role of media outlets in Mexico . The low dynamism of economy , the fact that authorities question the veracity of information, and stigmatization or reporters , the attacks launched against journalists , and criticism are some of the challenges faced by professionals in this field.
This newspaper has successfully overcome many financial challenges throughout the years, especially in the last 50 years. During the last 50 years that Mr. Ealy Ortiz has led EL UNIVERSAL and EL GRÁFICO, Mexico's leading newspapers. Mr. Ealy Ortiz has also faced governments that were against freedom of expression and technological revolutions but he was able to bring the newspaper into the digital era.
In current times, one of the main risks is the criticism against journalists an d media outlets that present information based on evidence. This type of behavior is dangerous in times of criminal violence and impunity . The murder of journalists and reporters has increased and the crimes are hardly punished.
EL UNIVERSAL
is convinced that the full exercise of free speech contributes to the consolidation of democratic societies . For the press and media outlets , society and monitoring the performance of politicians in power are the main priorities. Disqualifying the media prevents the establishment of a dialogue and discuss the best way to achieve the development Mexico is striving for.
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