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Garrahan Hospital Sues Futurock Over Unauthorized Strike Broadcast

The lawsuit details how the station’s unauthorized strike coverage disrupted operations, prompting a judicial battle over media freedom and patient safety.

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Julia Mengolini transmitió con Futurock desde la puerta del Garrahan.
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Overview

  • Hospital Garrahan filed a formal judicial complaint against Futurock for setting up unsanctioned broadcasting equipment at its main entrance.
  • The suit alleges the station tapped into the hospital’s electrical system to power its live strike coverage without authorization.
  • Officials say the transmission breached patient privacy, caused noise disturbances and risked the safety of children and staff.
  • Futurock has condemned the legal action as a politically motivated attack, arguing its presence supported striking workers and noting that Radio con Vos previously broadcast from the same location without challenge.
  • The dispute has escalated into a court battle that underscores ongoing clashes over media freedom, labor rights and institutional authority in Argentina.