Análisis de los desafíos y limitaciones que enfrentaron los periodistas del diario la opinión de Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, sobre los grupos armados subversivos, entre los años 1995 a 2000.

Abstract

This research paper focuses on analyzing the challenges and limitations that journalists from the newspaper La Opinión in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, had to face when covering the activities of subversive armed groups during the years 1995 to 2000. Cúcuta, due to its border location and its role as the capital of the department, became a key stage for the armed conflict in Colombia. The study aims to understand how the context of violence and conflict influenced journalistic work, and how journalists from the newspaper La Opinión dealt with pressure from armed groups, institutional limitations, and the demands of society. Through a detailed analysis of journalistic coverage, interviews with journalists, and an exhaustive review of primary and secondary sources, we seek to identify the main challenges that hindered the production of truthful and objective information. The results of this research will help to shed light on the conditions under which journalism was practiced in a context of armed conflict, and will contribute to a better understanding of the obstacles faced by journalists in unfavourable environments. It is also hoped that this work will serve as a reference for future studies on journalism in conflict zones and for the development of public policies that guarantee the security and freedom of the press.