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Amidst disinformation and dubious information platforms, independent media step up in times of pandemic
Press Freedom Day and Week 2020 In a conversation with the Razones Editoriales program on Radio Universidad de Santiago UNESCO Santiago Information and Communication Coordinator Nicolás del Valle an academic at the university stated that the major challenges in information systems have come in the area of controlling the proliferation of fake news and the full development of journalism in a context of restricted human rights The interview came within the framework of the partnership between the Universidad de Santiago de Chile and the UNESCO Santiago Information and Communication Sector to broadcast content during World Press Freedom Week held from May 4 to 8 2020 UNESCO Santiago ran an awareness campaign over social networks during the week and an interview on the university radio station Actions were focused on promoting journalism and freedom of expression during the COVID19 pandemic Nicolás del Valle spoke about the major challenges facing journalism in unprecedented times with a worldwide pandemic in progress