Besides, they said they have always defended the freedom of the press and inform so that people are free to make their own decisions.
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“We understand press freedom as a democratic pillar that, at no time, should be restricted, censored or self-censored. Our commitment, as it has been for almost 90 years, aims to inform with quality and give opinions with solid foundations so that citizens can feel free to make their decisions,” they stressed.
On the other hand, the Foundation for the Freedom of the Press (FLIP) also spoke out and rejected the threats that various media outlets in Barranquilla have received by these armed subjects.
“These attacks and the instrumentalization of the media endanger the lives of journalists. The cases show the high capacity for damage that these illegal groups have,” the entity said.
