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Argentina shuts down Telam news service
Argentina's state-run news service Télam came to an end Monday when 700 of its workers received emails telling them they should not show up for work because they had been placed on leave while the outlet's website shows a sign reading it is “under reconstruction.” President Javier Milei had announced on March 1 that one of his spending cuts would involve closing what he dubbed “a nest of Kirchnerite propaganda.” Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesTelam had 450 employees in 2005 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%A9lam so does that mean that 250 of the current employees are gnocchis?
Mar 05th, 2024 - 12:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0No more Peronist agitprop? Fabulous!
Mar 05th, 2024 - 01:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0It would be great if the same thing happened with the BBC in England.
Mar 06th, 2024 - 06:36 am - Link - Report abuse -2Crónica TV have also had a spot of bother when a reporter started complaining about his poor treatment live on air. https://www.0223.com.ar/nota/2024-3-5-16-28-0-despidieron-al-notero-de-cronica-que-se-quejo-de-su-precaria-situacion-laboral-en-vivo
Mar 07th, 2024 - 12:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0He was fired as a result of this but was told that he'd never work in the industry again. Fortunately this seems unlikely because apparently now in demand.
It is always good to see someone talk (uncomfortable) truth to power. Well done Tomás Munaretto.
Roger that... !
Mar 09th, 2024 - 10:41 am - Link - Report abuse 0Commenting for this story is now closed.
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