Partial political censorship exists in national media

Daily newspaper circulation 55 per 1000 people

PUBLISHING AND BROADCAST MEDIA

		Main national newspapers		There are 9 daily newspapers, including La Prensa, El Heraldo, and La Tribuna
		Television stations		6 independent services
		Radio stations		5 services: 1 state-owned, 4 independent

Self-censorship, dependence on US sources, corruption, and intimidation guarantee a largely compliant media.

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