In a recent editorial broadcasted on the social media channels of Radio Rivadavia AM 630, renowned journalist Baby Etchecopar expressed his dissatisfaction with what he considers attempts at censorship and pressures coming from the environment of President Javier Milei. Etchecopar criticized the lack of understanding about democracy after so much time under this system.
The journalist did not mention specific names, but alluded to social media users affiliated with the government who promote punitive discourses against critical journalists. Etchecopar appeared incredulous at the possibility that, in a democratic context, efforts are made to silence dissenting voices, highlighting that he has received calls from colleagues concerned about possible reprisals due to their opinions.
Firmly, Etchecopar stated his refusal to accept pressures that restrict freedom of expression, emphasizing that after more than thirty years of democracy, it is unacceptable that attempts to limit divergent opinions still occur. The host reiterated his commitment to press freedom and independent journalism, stressing that he does not seek notoriety but rather to defend fundamental values.
Directly confronting President Milei, the journalist highlighted the seriousness of calls to restrict opposing opinions, illustrating with an example of a Twitter user calling for the imprisonment of various journalists. Etchecopar deemed it ridiculous the notion that in a democracy one cannot dissent without the risk of being imprisoned.
With a critical and concerned tone, Baby Etchecopar urged respect for the diversity of opinions and rejection of any attempt at censorship, reaffirming his commitment to freedom of expression and the defense of independent journalism in Argentina.
