TransversalRD bets on plural communication in digital times

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With enthusiastic attendance and an atmosphere charged with reflection, the digital medium TransversalRD was officially launched in the Social Security Auditorium of INTEC. The event, organized by Contexto Comunicaciones, marked the beginning of a new platform dedicated to the critical and plural analysis of the issues that impact the democratic life of the Dominican Republic. As part of its launch, TransversalRD presented the panel "Freedom of expression vs. Big Tech: control or guarantee?", with the participation of: Persio Maldonado, Edith Febles, Sergio Carlo, Laura Castellanos, Maribel Reyes and José Martínez Brito, while Lissette Selman, served as moderator. Amada Herrera, director of TransversalRD, "holding this panel as the launch of TransversalRD is not a coincidence, but a clear demonstration of the commitment to be a medium where diverse ideas converge to reflect together on the type of democracy we need to build in a country where technology advances faster than laws and where, without a doubt, young people are called to be protagonists of the communication of the future."
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During the event, Amanda Curiel, CEO of Contexto Comunicaciones, stated: "This panel marks the beginning of a journey. From Contexto Comunicaciones we want to create spaces that strengthen the profession, but also citizenship. We believe in the power of communication to transform realities and this is only the first step." The meeting was supported by the Dean's Office of Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Social Communication and Digital Media of INTEC, as well as the sponsorship of The Events Co Studio, Empresas RJM and Solutions Web RD.
About TransversalRD

TransversalRD is a digital media outlet that is committed to in-depth analysis, plural debate, and the construction of informed citizenship. Its proposal seeks to understand reality from multiple angles, with special emphasis on the role of young people as protagonists of the communication of the future.

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