On February 11, 2009 Cultural Survival co-hosted a media conference entitled “Solving the Problem of Pirate Radio Stations.”  Panelists included: Dr. Frank La Rue (UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Speech), Dra. Rigoberta Menchu  (1992 Nobel Peace Prize laureate), Angelica Cubur (Volunteer, Radio Ixchel), Representative Marvín Orellana (UNE party and Ponente of Community Radio Law), Representative Walter Felix (URNG) and Representative Juan Alcazar (Partido Patriota). The event was also organized with help from COMG, the Consejo de Organizaciones Mayas de Guatemala.