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Abstract:

The measures adopted by the Andean governments to reduce COVID-19 infections generate new scenarios. Some policies affect the media, the work of journalists and warn of possible abuses as some freedoms are restricted. It is of interest to the regulatory authorities of the Andean countries because, among other reasons, this is the region of Latin America where the pandemic quickly reached high levels and health systems were overwhelmed. The methodology is qualitative, descriptive and relational through content analysis of 1) statements by international organisations and experts, and government provisions, 2) actions of Latin American regulators, and 3) publications in the social media. The recommendations provided by foreign institutions coincide with the premises that motivated the creation of the regulatory bodies. The national regulations welcome the debates on pluralism, diversity and the right to communication; therefore, there is no lack of legal precedent or public structures. In the construction of balances between controlling the pandemic, economic recovery and maintaining guarantees, the urgent thing is to put in place the scaffolding designed with the participation of citizens.