Thank you, Mr. Chair
Professor Frank, thank you for the wonderful light that your testimony has shone into our committee this afternoon.
In a word, Honduras is some way away from the rule of law. I would like to hear your comments and opinion on what I am about to say. An NGO called Freedom House ranks Honduras as the second most dangerous country for journalists. Since 2009, 19 journalists have been killed. It is a regrettable fact that the media are concentrated mainly in the hands of a few companies linked to those in power and that self-censorship is common. Corrupt journalists and manipulated advertising seem to be used to make sure that coverage is positive and that opponents are kept quiet.
You said earlier that there are attacks against television stations because they criticize those in power. Could you comment and give your opinion on that statement?