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Episode Notes: We Need #TomateloEnSerioMX

Added 2020-07-02 14:31:47 +0000 UTC

theLFShow #294 episode notes, #TómateloEnSerioMX, Watch / Listen

Description: TómateloEnSerioMX is the hashtag under which journalists in Mexico have come together not only to protect themselves, but to stop the spread of misinformation in a country that is gearing up the fight against Covid-19. More than 80 Mexican media outlets, organizations and universities have organized under #TómateloEnSerioMx to unify their public health message, and they are focusing especially on women and other vulnerable people. Against all the odds, Jordy Meléndez Yúdico, María José Evia and Irasema Pineda Ramirez are experimenting with a new collaborative media model with lessons for US journalism. From the homeland of media magnate Carlos Slim, a story of how bigger may not be better and how collaboration can save lives.

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Related Articles and Resources:

• Distintas Latitudes

•Chilango

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•Latin America and Reproductive Rights in the Time of COVID-19

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•#HuirMigrarParir - Transnational project to understand the conditions of pregnant Venezuelan women who have fled their country to settle in neighboring countries.

•Hispanic Forum on Scientific Journalism - Largest effort in Spanish so far to discuss and systematize the main issues around Covid-19 from the angle of journalism and science.

•DISTINTAS LATITUDES - 8th Latin American Forum on Digital Media & Journalism

•DISTINTAS LATITUDES Workshop #AmericaTurbulenta on the Most Complex Issues of the Continent

Guest Bio:

•Jordy Meléndez Yúdico, Founder & Director of Distintas Latitudes

•María José Evia, Editor Malvestida

•Irasema Pineda Ramirez, Editor, Chilango

Featured ‘Music in the Middle’ of the Podcast:

Music in the Middle: “Sentir” by Ilse Hendrix, performing live for Chilango’s live sessions spotlighting local artists. Watch the full Chilango Music Session.