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Figueras feels that in recent years, the Mexican media has been playing a more critical role of the Mexican government than the American Media.

"The U.S. media used to be a very important echo-chamber in Mexico, but in recent years the Mexican media has taken over."

Rockwell observes that international coverage on networks, like CNN, is largely diminished compared to a few years ago.

--This is definitely true! CNN was once a primary source of international news. Now when Britney Spears shaves her head it takes precedence over every international story regardless of what it may be.