This June 7 in the country the Day of the Journalist is celebrated, in commemoration of the launch of the “Gazeta de Buenos-Ayres”, the first printed newspaper in the nation, for which Alberto Fernandez He sent a greeting to all the journalists.
Through their social networks, President published a message addressed to all professionals who have devoted themselves to this profession with responsibility and commitment, which was praised by Alberto Fernandez.
“Happy day to the journalists who, in times of fake news and media operations, embrace the craft of storytelling with honesty and commitment.seek the truth, find the right words and contribute sensibly to the public conversation,” he wrote. Alberto Fernandez.
Also, other officials of the national government greeted communication professionals on their day, including the Chief of Staff, Juan Manzur, who stressed that “communicating with a federal sense makes Argentina more egalitarian and equitable.”
Also the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Daniel Filmus, recalled this special date; In addition, the head of the Ministry of the Interior, Eduardo “Wado” de Pedro, did so.
“On the day of journalists, I want to greet those who work tirelessly for the truth and for the right to information. To those who investigate, question and check, and especially those who work in the innumerable media inside our country”, wrote the Minister of the Interior.
Likewise, the leader of the Frente de Todos (FdT) bloc, Germán Martínez, joined the congratulations of the President and expressed on his Twitter account: “Happy day to the journalists who commit themselves daily to the values of democracy.”
Why is Journalist’s Day commemorated?
Although September 8 is International Journalist’s Day, in several countries the profession is commemorated on two datesIn the case of Argentina, it is June 7.
This, in homage to the foundation of “La Gazeta de Buenos-Ayres”, which was established by Mariano Moreno on June 7, 1810. But it was not until 1938, when the First Congress of Journalists was held, that the date was set. .
