And Now, the News in Latin America’s View

Supporters of the proposed Latin America Telesur tout it as an "antihegemonic network" – a direct reference to perceived US-based media dominance. Largely supported by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, the network is slated to cover regional news from a uniquely Latin American perspective. Many critics, however, believe Chávez's intentions to be less about independent journalism and more about stifling dissent. "It will be a superstate station," says Alberto Federico Ravell, news director of private channel Globovisión. As left-leaning politics grow popular across the region, will Telesur be more than a megaphone for leftist messages? – YaleGlobal