Mexican Media Bill Gets Fox's Ok
MEXICO CITY -- President Vicente Fox has signed into law a media bill that critics say will strengthen the grip of Mexico's powerful television duopoly.
The new law, which goes into effect
Wednesday, allows dominant broadcasters Televisa and TV Azteca to expand their digital and high-definition services without having to pay for new spectrum. New players looking to enter the Mexican television market, however, would be required to do so.
Opponents of the bill, dubbed the "Televisa Law," have accused lawmakers and political parties of giving in to pressure from the broadcasters in exchange for favorable coverage ahead of the July presidential and congressional elections.
The new law, which goes into effect
Opponents of the bill, dubbed the "Televisa Law," have accused lawmakers and political parties of giving in to pressure from the broadcasters in exchange for favorable coverage ahead of the July presidential and congressional elections.
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