2024-08-01 22:20:38
Chilevisión and Mega joined Channel 13 in questioning Francisco Vidal’s remarks in the Chamber of Deputies.
They generated controversy the words of Francisco Vidal, chairman of the board of TVN, who spoke in harsh terms about the competition in the Chamber of Deputies, within the framework of the discussion of the project to modernize public signaling.
“Not having public television in the television media ecosystem, This means that Chileans get their information from economic groups like Luksic (Channel 13) or Heller (Mega), or from some gringos circulating in Chilevisión. and they are changing ownership,” the former government spokesman told parliamentarians.
His sayings They were questioned by Channel 13, who through a public statement expressed that his remarks “constitute a demonstration of a profound lack of knowledge of the law that governs open television channels, and They reveal an inexplicable hatred towards the participation of the private sector in the media.”
Mega and CHV’s responses to Francisco Vidal
For its part, from Mega They assured that what Francisco Vidal expressed is “regrettable and worrying words that seek to cast a shadow of doubt over the role of private television in Chile.”
“Our country needs solid and stable television channels that connect with people in their most diverse conditions and that are responsible in their programming orientations. However, Raising such frivolous questions is an attack on the television industry as a whole,” Megamedia pointed out.
But Chilevisión was not left out either and responded to the president of the TVN board of directorsstating that “we are convinced that all media outlets – private and state-owned – play a fundamental public role in strengthening freedom of expression. We reiterate our unwavering commitment to Chilean society, being recognized by citizens as the most credible and independent open television channel.”