Teleamazonas
| Type | Broadcast Television Network |
|---|---|
| Branding | Teleamazonas |
| Country | |
| Availability | National (Quito: VHF 4, Guayaquil: VHF 5 |
| Owner | Fidel Egas |
Key people | Sebastián Corral, legal representative |
Launch date | February 22, 1974 |
Official website | Teleamazonas |
Teleamazonas is an television channel in Ecuador. It broadcasts on channel 4 to Quito channel 5 to Guayaquil.Also on EchoStar's Dish Network DishLATINO programming package in the United States.
History
It began broadcasting on February 22, 1974, as the first network with colour television transmissions in Ecuador. Its headquarters are located in Quito. Teleamazonas got the most powerful microwave radio relay, acquired the first mobile TV unit, and set in Guayaquil the biggest self-supported antenna.
Founded by Antonio Granda Centeno, the channel was under control of his family until 1999, when Eduardo Granda Garcés paid a high due to Banco del Pichincha. Fidel Egas Grijalva, major shareholder of the bank, is now in charge of Teleamazonas.
During the presidency of leftist president Rafael Correa, the network, particularly it's flagship opinion maker Jorge Ortiz, has found itself at odds with the government, which accuses it of taking an opposition stance. Several proceedings have taken place against Teleamazonas, culminating in December 23, 2009, when the network was ordered a 72-hour shutdown. This government move immediately set off the alarms of freedom of expression advocacy groups.
Programming
Teleamazonas has produced important national series and films like "Sucre", "En un rincón del alma", "Recuerdos en Paita", "El Gran Retorno", "J. J., El Ruiseñor de América", among others.
Soccer Broadcasts
Teleamazonas has the rights to broadcast the home games of Barcelona, Deportivo Quito, Espoli, T.Universitario, Olmedo, Manta during the 2009 Copa Credife.
Now a days, it is the channel with largest availability in the country.
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