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Chile: New Citizen Journalism Site

Written byDavid Sasaki
Posted 5 November 2005 1:33 GMT

Leo Prieto describes the genesis [ES] of El Morrocotudo [ES], a participatory news site from Arica, Chile modeled after Bayosphere and OhmyNews.

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  • marilu morales

    hello, my name is marilu. I am chilean. i live in Arica, city.
    this news is very important for me because is the first time when i can comment in english. My English is basic, i have learned in school. i am sorry.
    i am teacher and i think that this participatory news site is a principal revolution in my country. Also we are aplicatting in education.
    thank you for your reference

    8 November 2005, 22:30 pm
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