Consejo de Regulacion y Desarrollo de la Informacion y Comunicacion is a State Owned entity headquartered in Ecuador, founded in 2013 and employing approximately 60 individuals. It functions as an autonomous state regulatory body responsible for developing, promoting, and protecting the rights to freedom of expression, information, and communication in Ecuador. Established under the Organic Law of Communication (LOC), the institution coordinates the national public communication system, focusing on journalist safety, equitable access to media, and multicultural representation. The council acts as a technical administrative authority, applying international human rights standards to monitor compliance across print, broadcast, and digital media platforms nationwide.