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Teleamazonas
TypeBroadcast Television Network
BrandingTeleamazonas
Country
AvailabilityNational (Quito: VHF 4, Guayaquil: VHF 5
OwnerFidel Egas
Key people
Sebastián Corral, legal representative
Launch date
February 22, 1974
Official website
Teleamazonas

Teleamazonas is an television channel in Ecuador. Since the start of their transmissions, on February 22 of 1974, the channel is one of the major networks and biggest of 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 Rafael Correa, the network, particularly it's flagship opinion maker and pundit Jorge Ortiz, has found itself at odds with the government, which accuses it of manipulating public opinion to suite the interests of the companies and shareholders who provide the capital for Teleamazonas such as the Banco del Pichincha. Several proceedings have taken place against Teleamazonas, culminating on December 23, 2009, when the network was ordered a 72-hour shutdown. This government move immediately prompted a backlash from advocacy groups who claimed to be acting in the interests of freedom of expression.

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 Deportivo Quito, Espoli, LDU Quito and Manta during the 2011 Copa Credife.

Nowadays, it is the channel with largest availability in the country.