No political censorship exists in national media

Daily newspaper circulation 72 per 1000 people

PUBLISHING AND BROADCAST MEDIA

		Main national newspapers		There are 8 daily newspapers, including La Nación, La República, La Prensa Libre, and Diario Extra
		Television stations		8 stations: 1 state-owned, 7 independent
		Radio stations		State-owned and independent stations

The media are free but dominated by conservative opinion. Entry into journalism is strictly licensed.

From "The Financial Times World Desk Reference" © Dorling Kindersley 2004