There is no democracy without democratizing communication," this affirmation, this catchphrase, spread across Latin America in the early 80s, particularly in those Southern countries that were coming out of the shadow of dictatorial regimes toward constitutional frameworks. It was a simple idea, but impressive because it was universally accepted that democracy’s vitality depends on citizen participation, and that, for this reason, it is fundamental that the different social groups are properly informed and able to express their particular points of view to all of society. And that is something that can be guaranteed only when the democratization of communication is brought about. - See more at: http://www.alainet.org/en/active/18241#sthash.jeOmema8.dpuf