Political Communication, Media and Elections in Mexico

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Florence Toussaint

Abstract

This article reviews the main characteristics of the media in Mexico on an analysis of the socio-historical context of 2003, since such qualities are the basis of the role of the media before political power, particularly at key moments such as the elections.

The authoress analyzes the behavior of the media based on IFE information to establish that the media actions have the potential to be an element that influences the development of the democracy in Mexico, particularly in terms of equity.

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How to Cite
Toussaint, F. (2013). Political Communication, Media and Elections in Mexico. Revista Mexicana De Opinión Pública, (1). https://doi.org/10.22201/fcpys.24484911e.2006.1.41909
Author Biography

Florence Toussaint, Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales, UNAM

PhD in sociology from the Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales, UNAM. Full professor in FCPyS, and member of the Sistema Nacional de Investigadores; also works in Proceso review since 1980.

He has published the books: Crítica de la información de masasTeodosio Lares: escenario de la prensa en el PorfiriatoRecuento de medios fronterizos and Televisión sin fronteras.
ftinta@yahoo.com.mx