Contagio Radio: A counterhegemonic communication initiative in Colombia

Abstract

This article presents the case of Contagio Radio, an alternative communication experience with a focus on Human Rights. Since 2009 this experience has been promoting communicative practices that challenge hegemonic media production regarding past and present in Colombia. In particular, I draw on some of its communicative practices: the circulation of opinion columns, networking with other organizations that work for peacebuilding, the creation of social protest videos and the coverage of events through streaming. I argue that such practices have favored the democratization of information and the generation of critical thinking and counterhegemonic social communication.