The recent serious acts perpetrated by the National Gendarmerie highlight government support for extreme violence and structural racism that undermine the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples and popular sectors. This repressive stance exacerbates exclusion and stigmatization based on the creation of an internal enemy, fueling divisions among the most disadvantaged.
In this sense, it is crucial to dismantle racism and discrimination in media narratives and journalistic discourses to foster a critical analysis that does not legitimize state and social violence. The Network of Alternative Media has raised its voice to denounce and condemn the murders of Ivo Rodrigo Torres, a member of the Kolla people in Jujuy, and Fernando Gómez from Salta.
The commitment of social communicators and journalists to popular causes is vital to give visibility to the impact of these policies on indigenous communities, their identities, and their culture. Solidarity with the families of the victims and all indigenous peoples facing persecution and criminalization is unwavering.
The repressive approach supported by the State prioritizes repression and the lethal use of security forces over the protection of human rights. It is imperative to call for responsible, respectful, and informed coverage of these incidents of institutional violence to generate awareness and empathy in society.
The unfortunate murders of Ivo Rodrigo Torres and Fernando Gómez are not isolated cases, but are part of a context of militarization of the borders driven by security policies such as the 'Güemes Plan.' This framework of action criminalizes border populations and attacks indigenous and peasant cultural practices, deepening violence and discrimination.
The Network of Alternative Media reaffirms its commitment to the defense of the rights and territories of indigenous peoples, as well as the dissemination of these urgent issues to promote awareness and collective action.
