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| CNN Chile | |
|---|---|
| Name | CNN Chile |
| Launched | 2010 |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
| Headquarters | Santiago |
| Sister channels | CNN en Español, CNN International |
| Owner | Turner Broadcasting System Latin America |
CNN Chile
CNN Chile is a Chilean television news channel launched in 2010 as a local affiliate of Cable News Network and part of Turner Broadcasting's Latin American operations. Based in Santiago, Chile, the channel provides 24-hour news coverage, breaking reports, and special programmes that intersect with politics, business, culture and sports across the Americas and global capitals. Its output links Chilean affairs with international developments in Washington, D.C., Brussels, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Lima, Bogotá, Mexico City, and Madrid.
CNN Chile was established following investment by Turner Broadcasting in the Chilean media market, emerging after earlier ventures by Canal 13 (Chile), Televisión Nacional de Chile, and private broadcasters such as Mega (Chile). The channel began transmission during the presidency of Michelle Bachelet and shortly before the administration of Sebastián Piñera, covering major events including the 2010 Chile earthquake, the 2019–2020 Chilean protests, and constitutional processes like the 2019 Chilean constitutional referendum. Its creation paralleled regional expansions by parent companies including Turner Broadcasting System and global affiliates such as CNN en Español and CNN International. Partnership negotiations involved Chilean media groups like Grupo Turner affiliates and drew attention from regulators including the Televisión Nacional de Chile oversight institutions and the Chile National Television Council.
The channel's schedule mixes rolling news, weekday morning shows, evening analysis, and weekend documentaries. Regular formats include interview programmes inspired by global formats seen on Anderson Cooper 360°, panel debates akin to those on Fareed Zakaria GPS, and economic segments comparable to CNN Business reports on markets such as the Santiago Stock Exchange and multinational firms like Codelco, LATAM Airlines Group, and Falabella. Cultural coverage features arts and literature linked to figures such as Isabel Allende, Pablo Neruda, and events like the Santiago International Book Fair. Sports segments reference competitions including the Copa América and the FIFA World Cup. Investigative reports have drawn parallels to work by organisations such as ProPublica and collaborations reminiscent of cross-border projects involving BBC News and The New York Times correspondents. The channel also broadcasts special coverage of summits like the APEC summit and the United Nations General Assembly.
CNN Chile's editorial stance has been scrutinised in the context of Chilean politics, with critics comparing its coverage to that of outlets like El Mercurio, La Tercera, Radio Cooperativa, and La Segunda. Allegations of bias have been raised during electoral campaigns involving candidates such as Gabriel Boric, Joaquín Lavín, and José Antonio Kast, and during high-profile investigations into figures like Andrés Chadwick and Javiera Blanco. Disputes over newsroom independence have paralleled debates seen at other international broadcasters including BBC World News and Al Jazeera English. Controversies have included reporting on police action during the 2019–2020 Chilean protests, the handling of social movement leaders connected to the Mapuche conflict, and editorial decisions during coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile. Regulatory complaints have been filed with institutions such as the National Television Council (Chile) and featured commentary from legal actors like the Chilean Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Chile.
The channel is distributed via major cable and satellite platforms in Chile including providers analogous to VTR (Chile), Movistar Chile, and DirecTV Latin America, and is available in parts of the Southern Cone through carriage agreements with regional operators. International distribution has leveraged ties with parent networks such as CNN International and Turner Broadcasting System Latin America, enabling occasional rebroadcasts in markets served by HBO Latin America infrastructure. Digital distribution includes streaming clips uploaded following practices common to organisations like YouTube, Twitter, and platforms used by broadcasters such as El País (Spain) and The Guardian for cross-posting. Access has at times been affected by carriage negotiations similar to disputes that have involved broadcasters like Fox News and Telemundo in other markets.
Over time the channel has employed journalists, anchors and correspondents with backgrounds in national outlets such as Canal 13 (Chile), TVN (Chile), Radio Cooperativa, La Tercera, and El Mercurio. Notable presenters and contributors have included anchors and pundits who previously worked with personalities and institutions like Cristián Warnken-style cultural figures, political commentators comparable to those at Radio Bío-Bío, and international correspondents originating from bureaus in Washington, D.C., Brussels, Buenos Aires, and Madrid. Guest analysts have included academics from universities such as Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad de Chile, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, and policy experts associated with think tanks like CLAPES UC and Centro de Estudios Públicos. The newsroom has maintained correspondent networks linking to global press entities such as Agence France-Presse, Associated Press, Reuters, and Bloomberg News.
The channel and its journalists have received industry recognition in line with awards granted to broadcasters and reporters from institutions like the Instituto de la Comunicación e Imagen, the Journalists Association of Chile, and international journalism prizes comparable to the International Emmy Awards and the Inter-American Press Association accolades. Investigative pieces and special reports have been cited in academic analyses from institutions such as Universidad Diego Portales and in media studies published by organisations like Latin American Studies Association and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.
Category:Television stations in Chile Category:Spanish-language television stations