Argentina’s president has sent a media reform bill to Congress, saying it would strengthen democracy by reducing the control of a handful of companies that dominate broadcasting. The bill would allocate a third of broadcast frequencies to private companies, a third to state broadcasters and the rest to nonprofit organizations, including churches and universities. The legislation would also limit the number of licenses any one company can hold and aim to promote Argentine-made music, films and programs.

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez: “This bill looks to dedicate to all of our people the right, so that everyone can be heard, so that voices of every man and woman can be heard, whether we like what they have to say or not, whether they serve our interests or are against our interests. It is for all of us.”

Argentina’s media reform bill is based on a proposal written by a coalition of community media, human rights groups, unions and progressive academics.