Colombia: Stories That Kill

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(Latin Pulse: July 2, 2009) Plagued by violence, drug trafficking, and corruption, Colombia is one of the world's most dangerous places to be a journalist. We look at what kind of speech is being silenced, by whom, and how. Today, independent journalists working up against the boundaries of free speech share with us their struggle to tell the stories of the country's bloody reality, a task they feel is key to creating more peaceful Colombia. Join us as our team, supported by Mark Shapiro of the Center for Investigative Reporting, speaks with award-winning journalist Hollman Morris, who explains why the secret police monitor his activities and the president calls him a terrorist. He and others like him work to expose the reasons and effects of Colombias conflicts. They speak out despite the risk to their lives to give voice to the victims of war, the indigenous, and the opposition, working to achieve peace.

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[metal5666666]

thaaaaaankkkkkssss!!!

finally global alternative press united!!

Thank you for make this available to the American audience!!

[mbleek2001]

great vid. may allah help those poor people. that little boy at the end brought tears to my eyes.

[lucho93062]

This couldn't be more true!!! this is the reality of Colombia now days, let's not be pathetic and keep our eyes open to see the reality, beyond propaganda.

[lucho93062]

@marg0330 No dude, we can't just pretend to be blind and deaf towards the reality of current colombian context. We can't just be that naive and only take account the things the ofitial press says and pretends to make people believe all over the world about one of the most unequal and corrupt countries in the world. No disrespect.

[marg0330]

This is wat the press shows the world about colombia. i guarantee you if you go there its totally different

[MrPopchaco]

Ignorance is bliss

[colombiano4420]

@Cabronosidad and you know who give money to the corrup precident THE UNITED STATES . so  you make the problem bigger THANK YOU

[Cabronosidad]

Excellent programme. These journalists are risking their lives every day to tell the truth. This ought to be required viewing for all Fox TV staff.

[StoneyTheTurtle]

thats where the moneys at

[lauritalopezita]

the only reason colombians produce drugs is because the whities are always asking for it

[Mindsi2]

The threats to freedom and a more open society are growing all over the world in both subtle and brutal methods. The power to show these threats and the larger forces that drive them exist for now.