More than 220 communicators, journalists, researchers, and influencers from 50 countries gathered in Caracas at the Voices of the New World Forum to launch the Alliance of Journalists for Communication from the Global South .
This meeting seeks to promote a new world information order , defend truth as a right of the people, and reaffirm support for the Palestinian cause.
The forum's final declaration emphasizes that "peoples have the right to the truth. To live it, to tell it, and to know it ." Participants underscored the importance of truth in upholding values such as peace and equality, proposing decolonizing narratives that reflect the realities of the Global South.
The alliance is presented as a permanent space for action to guarantee information sovereignty , respect for cultural diversity, and the comprehensive development of nations.
The event brought together professionals committed to ethical and responsible journalism , who took on the responsibility of countering misinformation and making the voices of the silenced majority visible.
"Respecting and defending the truth, freedom of expression, and the sovereign and independent development of our peoples is the duty of those of us who dedicate ourselves to honest journalism and communications," the statement states.
The communicators denounced the hegemony of large media corporations and digital platforms that distort popular struggles and perpetuate colonial narratives.
The Alliance of Journalists for Communication in the Global South aims to serve as a network for content exchange , joint training, and the defense of attacked communicators.
Participants advocated for informational rigor, creativity, and ongoing training to confront censorship and the algorithmic control of digital platforms . They also highlighted the need to develop sovereign digital tools that promote liberating communication and equitable development.
The forum also reaffirmed its commitment to the Palestinian cause, denouncing narratives that render the struggles of oppressed peoples invisible. Participants called on media workers, academics, and influencers to join this initiative, strengthening alternative communication networks based on solidarity and strategic cooperation.
The declaration emphasizes the creation of a collective worldview that empowers the voice of the Global South. The communicators expressed their conviction to build a new communications order that prioritizes truth, unity, and dignity.
"We have the capabilities, the judgment, and the conviction to build a new communications order ," the text states, highlighting the commitment to narrating the realities of peoples with their own conscience and voice.
This meeting in Caracas marks a milestone in the connection of communicators from the Global South, who seek to transform the global information landscape. The alliance is positioned as a collective effort to promote communication justice and counter media manipulation, in a context where technology increasingly impacts people's lives.