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alternatives.
Draw up an inventory and a map of
bandwidths throughout the country to
identify those not in use so that the
corresponding permits can be withdrawn
(para. 94 (g))
Partially implemented. An inventory
was prepared as part of the national plan
to transition from analogue to digital
television in 2013, however, it is
unclear whether disused bandwidths
were identified or any permits
withdrawn on that basis.
Digitize analogue communications
services in the country and create a
strategic reserve of radio frequencies (para.
94 (h))
Partially implemented. The process of
digitizing communication services was
initiated through the national plan to
transition from analogue to digital
television in 2013, and the transition
from analogue to digital television is set
to be completed at the end of 2019.
Guarantee Internet access for all sectors of
the population, particularly the poorest and
those living in rural and/or remote
locations (para. 94 (i))
Partially implemented. Programmes,
including a free public Wi-Fi
programme called “Internet del
Pueblo”, have been implemented by the
State, however, the most recent data
from the International
Telecommunication Union indicate that
access to the Internet remains low, at
32.1 per cent of the population.
Provide human rights training to all
national police forces, as well as training
on the use of force during peaceful
demonstrations (para. 94 (j))
Implemented. However, this has proved
ineffective in preventing serious human
rights violations from being perpetrated
by police during demonstrations.
Educate members of the armed forces on
the role played by journalists and human
rights defenders in monitoring
demonstrations (para. 94 (k))
Implemented. However, journalists and
human rights defenders continue to face
serious obstacles in the course of
monitoring demonstrations, including
excessive use of force.
Ensure all police functions are performed
by civilian forces only (para. 94 (l))
Contravened. Military forces have
consistently been deployed to perform
police functions, with the response of
the State indicating that this policy will
remain in place.
Decriminalize defamation, slander and
libel and convert them into civil matters
(para. 95 (a))
Not implemented. Journalists and social
communicators continue to face
criminal proceedings under such
charges. The proposals for the new
penal code, which include a reduction in
the maximum penalty for such offences
and the application of fines,
nevertheless fall short of meeting
international human rights standards on
freedom of expression.
Protect journalists and social
communicators from frivolous litigation
(para. 95 (b))
Not implemented. Journalists and social
communicators continue to be targeted
by litigation based on their journalistic
work, often in connection with the
exposure of corruption.
Apply the Transparency and Access to
Public Information Act on a nondiscriminatory basis and carry out an
Not implemented. The Act and work of
the Institute was severely limited by
Decree No. 418-2013 on the
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