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Honduras lawmakers debate bill seeking to curb online speech
BY NOE LEIVA (AFP) 3 HOURS AGO IN WORLD
Lawmakers in Honduras are debating a bill that wants to fine administrators of social media networks for online comments deemed offensive or promoting "hate campaigns."
The measure was introduced by a member of the ruling National Party as the country is wracked by protests claiming President Juan Orlando Hernandez won a new mandate through a rigged November election.
Much of the vitriol against Hernandez and the National Party is being expressed in social media. The opposition and other groups are also using online forums to organize the anti-government protests.
The bill calls for fines of up to $43,000 against those running websites or social networks on which text encouraging "hate and discrimination" are posted.
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http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/honduras-lawmakers-debate-bill-seeking-to-curb-online-speech/article/514683
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