Media censorship in Colombia is subtle and very particular in comparison to other countries' media censorship. In an article/blog post on expat-chronicles.com, author, Colin, complains about Colombians' relentless attempt to give their country s good name.
In the eyes of many, Colombia is a place to find drugs and coffee. However, Colombians strive to improve their reputation for coffee, art, beautiful landscapes, and passion.
Rap artist DMX stated, "I'd be rich if I had a dollar for every time a gringo or gomelo complained that I 'perpetuate the negative image of Colombia.'
The problem is that Colombians don't want the media to portray a negative image of
Colombia. "My friend Joey was reading my copy of 'Killing Pablo' soon after arriving. Some Colombian gave him shit, told him he shouldn't be reading it! I couldn't believe that. One of the most compelling news stories from the continent, and the world's most famous criminal in a generation - he shouldn't be reading it."
Colombians try to restrict the media and censor stories and information that portray the country in a negative light.
Similar to the media campaign It's Colombia, not Columbia," this post shows the ways in which Colombians strive to control their reputation and put out a certain image, even if it means restricting certain information.
Expat-chronicles.com/2012/05/censorship-and-the-image-of-Colombia/