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Article: Latin America and the Caribbean. (includes information on working with celebrities) (Promoting Family Planning with TV, Video, and Film)
- Article from:
- Population Reports
- Article date:
- December 1, 1989
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Latin America and the Caribbean Latin America has about 79 million television sets and more televisions per capita than the other developing regions--one for every six people (22). It also has more channel selections than other regions, and this number is growing. The high number of television receivers reflects a relatively high per capita income. The greater number of channels is explained by private, commercial ownership of broadcasting facilities as opposed to government ownership. Latin American television has remained financially strong even in the face of severe economic problems in the region (168). In Venezuela alone, three new commercial channels began ...