Argentina removes Russia Today and Telesur from digital TV

Open Digital Television TDA Arsat media censorship diplomatic tension

The Argentine government has removed the international news channels Russia Today and Telesur from the Open Digital Television (TDA) platform. Official sources stated the removal was due to the non-renewal of transmission contracts. The government notified the state-owned satellite company Arsat to cease uploading the signals to avoid incurring costs for unrenewed agreements.

While the contract for Russia Today had expired in 2022, the channel had continued to broadcast on the TDA grid until now. The removal of Telesur follows a period of heightened diplomatic tension between President Javier Milei and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In May 2024, the Milei administration had already signaled its intent to terminate the agreement with the Venezuelan-based channel by July 1.

The decision comes amid verbal escalations between the two leaders, with Milei referring to Maduro as a dictator. Maduro has responded by suggesting the removal of the channel is motivated by fear of Telesur.

Entities

Argentina · Javier Milei · Nicolás Maduro · Russia Today · Telesur

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed Milei's decision was driven by fear of the Telesur channel. limite42.com · santafederf.com.ar · newsonline.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] The government notified Arsat to stop uploading the signals to the satellite to avoid costs associated with unrenewed contracts. limite42.com · santafederf.com.ar · newsonline.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] The government previously announced in May 2024 that the agreement with Telesur would end on July 1, 2024. limite42.com · santafederf.com.ar · newsonline.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] President Javier Milei stated he had nothing to discuss with Nicolás Maduro, whom he characterized as a dictator. limite42.com · santafederf.com.ar · newsonline.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] The Argentine government removed Russia Today and Telesur from the Open Digital Television (TDA) platform. limite42.com · santafederf.com.ar · newsonline.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] The contract for Russia Today had expired in 2022, though the channel remained on the TDA grid until now. limite42.com · santafederf.com.ar · newsonline.com.ar

Sources

El Gobierno sacó a Russia Today y Telesur de la Televisión Digital, dos canales que llegaron con el kirchnerismo [www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com]

17 days ago

El Gobierno quitó a Russia Today y Telesur de la Televisión Digital Abierta [limite42.com]

17 days ago

El Gobierno quitó a Russia Today y Telesur de la Televisión Digital Abierta [santafederf.com.ar]

17 days ago

El Gobierno quitó a Russia Today y Telesur de la Televisión Digital Abierta [radiotvsierras.com]

17 days ago

El Gobierno sacó a Russia Today y Telesur de la Televisión Digital, dos canales que llegaron con el kirchnerismo – News Online MDZ [newsonline.com.ar]

17 days ago