MEXICO: MTV Steps in to Raise Awareness
El Universal on 3 December reported that fter producing shows like “Teen Mom” and “16 & pregnant” and knowing the impact and popularity gained in those, MTV had the task of enhancing prevention in children and young people with its last soap opera for Latin America “El ultimo año." The campaign “Sexy sex” will be launched today with the purpose of raising awareness among Mexico’s youth and Latin America, in order to prevent the spread of venereal diseases. “What we look for is to reinforce actions that, as an organization, we have supported for several months in five states of Mexico, and today, we cooperate with this MTV’s initiative in view of their penetration, acceptance and impact among young people,” said Diego Palacios Jaramillo, UNFPA Representative for Mexico. Read in Spanish: El Universal