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| 24 Horas | |
|---|---|
| Show name | 24 Horas |
| Genre | News program |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
| Network | Canal 13 |
| First aired | 1980 |
| Last aired | present |
24 Horas
24 Horas is a Chilean television newscast produced and broadcast by Canal 13 (Chile), with editions covering national, international, political, economic, and cultural affairs. The program has served as a flagship news outlet associated with institutions such as Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the Chilean Chamber of Deputies, and the Chilean Senate, and has reported on events including the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, the 1988 Chilean national plebiscite, and the 2019–2020 Chilean protests. Over decades it has featured reporting on global incidents like the Falklands War, the Iraq War, and the Haiti earthquake (2010), linking local developments to international organizations such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States.
The newscast premiered in 1980 amid media transformations following the 1973 Chilean coup d'état and during the Pinochet dictatorship, with programming decisions influenced by relationships between Canal 13 (Chile), the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, and regulatory frameworks instituted by the Government Junta of Chile (1973–1990). In the 1980s it covered high-profile events like the Manta Point raids and the Beagle conflict aftermath, adapting formats previously seen on outlets such as Televisión Nacional de Chile and Mega (Chilean TV channel). The 1990s brought consolidation after the return to democracy, aligning coverage with parliamentary debates in the Chilean Congress and electoral campaigns involving figures from Concertación and Alianza coalitions. During the 2000s and 2010s the newscast expanded its international bureaux to cities like Washington, D.C., Madrid, Buenos Aires, and Beijing, paralleling the global footprint of networks such as BBC News and CNN. Technological upgrades mirrored shifts at broadcasters including TVN (Chile) and Mega, with investments in high-definition studios and satellite newsgathering systems during the administrations of presidents like Ricardo Lagos and Michelle Bachelet.
The program typically comprises flagship evening editions, midday bulletins, and late-night summaries that integrate field reports from correspondents in capitals such as Santiago, Valparaíso, La Moneda Palace precincts, and international hubs like New York City, London, and Beijing. Coverage specialties include political reporting on leaders such as Sebastián Piñera, Gabriel Boric, and Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle; economic segments referencing institutions like the Central Bank of Chile and multinational actors such as World Bank and International Monetary Fund; and cultural features involving festivals like the Viña del Mar International Song Festival and awards including the Pablo Neruda Order of Artistic and Cultural Merit. The editorial mix often mirrors formats used by CBS Evening News, ABC News, and Al Jazeera English, combining live interviews, investigative packages, and documentary-length reports on topics ranging from environmental disputes in the Atacama Desert to social movements linked to unions like Central Única de Trabajadores.
Broadcast on Canal 13 (Chile) terrestrial and cable platforms, the program is also distributed via streaming on platforms aligned with broadcasters such as YouTube, where clips coexist with uploads from international outlets like Reuters and Associated Press. Syndication agreements and correspondents enable shared footage exchanges with networks including Telemundo, Univision, and Televisión Nacional de Chile. The newscast has undergone technical migrations from analog to digital terrestrial television compliant with standards promoted by organizations like the International Telecommunication Union, and has used satellite uplinks to transmit live coverage of events in regions such as Antofagasta and Magallanes. Special live editions have been produced for major occurrences like the detention of figures in the Código Penal context, high-court rulings by the Supreme Court of Chile, and national emergencies coordinated with agencies such as Onemi.
Anchors, correspondents, and editors have included journalists and media personalities who also worked at outlets like El Mercurio, La Tercera, Radio Cooperativa, and Canal 13's T13Radio. On-air talent has conducted interviews with politicians such as Andrés Allamand, Felipe Kast, and Camila Vallejo, and with international figures including representatives of the European Union and United States Department of State. Behind the scenes, producers, photojournalists, and technical staff collaborate with freelance photographers and agencies such as Agence France-Presse and Bloomberg News to assemble investigative reports. Training and recruitment often draw from academic programs at Universidad de Chile, Universidad Católica, and journalism schools that have produced alumni working across Chilean media.
Viewership metrics routinely compared ratings against competitors like TVN (Chile), Mega (Chilean TV channel), and CHV (Chilevisión), with demographic analyses conducted by research firms and advertising agencies responding to campaigns from brands that advertise during prime-time slots. Public opinion toward the program has varied through controversies over editorial line and impartiality, with audience segments referencing coverage of the 2019–2020 Chilean protests, the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile, and presidential elections. Internationally, the newscast's clips have been cited by global outlets including BBC News, The New York Times, and El País (Spain), while academic studies from universities such as Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and Universidad de Santiago de Chile have examined its role in public discourse.
The program has faced critique over perceived bias related to political alignment during periods involving actors like Augusto Pinochet, Patricio Aylwin, and more recent administrations, prompting debates in forums such as the National Television Council (Chile). Critics and press freedom organizations like Reporters Without Borders and Comisión Red Chilena have at times scrutinized coverage decisions, editorial corrections, and alleged conflicts involving corporate ownership and academic affiliations. High-profile incidents, including disputed reports during electoral campaigns and coverage of social unrest related to the 2019–2020 Chilean protests, have led to regulatory complaints and public petitions lodged with broadcasting authorities and civic groups such as Observatorio Ciudadano.
Category:Chilean television news shows