Globovisión
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Globovisión is a 24-hour television news network in Venezuela
. It broadcasts over-the-air in Caracas
, Aragua
, Carabobo
and Zulia
on UHF
channel 33. Globovisión is seen in the rest of Venezuela on cable or satellite (Globovisión has an alliance with DirecTV
, where it can be seen on channel 110) and worldwide from their website. Some of Globovisión's programs can be seen in the United States
on cable network Canal Sur and TV Venezuela
, a channel offered in DirecTV's Para Todos package.
. Currently, Globovisión is broadcast over the air in Caracas
, Aragua
, Carabobo
and Zulia
. Globovisión's programming is also carried by 95 percent of the nation's cable systems.
Domestically, Globovisión has affiliations with Promar TV
, TV Los Llanos, TV Guayana, the Televisora Regional del Táchira
, TVS
, Televisora de Oriente
, Televisora Andina de Mérida, Amavisión, Sol TV, and community stations in Orituco, Macuro
, and Santa Elena de Uairén
.
Overseas, Globovisión has affiliations with CNN en Español
, RCN
, Canal A, Canal N, Panamericana Televisión
, Canal Sur, Canal 13, Todo Noticias
, Monte Carlo Televisión, Canal 4, Canal 8, and Ecuavisa
.
Globovision has been criticized by Chávez's government, where they accuse this channel of manipulating information, conspiracy, giving air time to the opposition (but not to the government), and racism. According to the government, Globovision, during the de facto
government of Pedro Carmona
, refused to show pro-Chávez demonstrations demanding the resignation of Carmona or the looting that occurred on April 12 and 13, 2002.
Globovision is able to broadcast outside of Venezuela, and does so through satellite television. Microwave equipment, which allows for live transmissions, has been seized by the Government.
In May 2007, President Chávez claimed during a speech that Globovision had been actively encouraging civil unrest
in Venezuela, as well as his assassination. His claim on the latter was based on broadcast footage of the attempted murder of Pope John Paul II
(which was part of a series of pictures showing RCTV's historical news coverage) in combination with a song titled "Esto no termina aquí" ("This does not end here"). The Venezuelan Government filed a complaint against Globovision with the Attorney General Office on this matter. Venezuelan students marched in the streets to protest the closure of RCTV and threats to Globovision. Globovision's director, Alberto Ravell, said, "We are not going to change our editorial line that we are not afraid of the threats from this government."
In August 2009, a small group of militant members of a pro-Chávez party, the United for Venezuela Party (UPV), attacked the headquarters of Globovisión. They fired tear gas into the compound and clashed with police. On 4 August the government arrested the attackers. However, no one was charged and those arrested were released.
In July 2010 the Venezuelan government acquired a 25.8% stake in Globovisión, through its nationalization of Banco Federal
, after the latter had failed to meet minimum reserve requirements and investment quotas. Chavez announced that the stake gave the government the right to a place on Globovisión's Board of Directors. In addition, the government said it might acquire the 20% stake of Globovisión co-founder Luis Nuñez
, as he had passed away in 2007 and the law did not permit inheritance of media concessions. Globovisión clarified that board members had to be approved by 55% of the company's shareholders.
, Frank La Rue of the United Nations
and Catalina Botero of the OAS
.
On March 25, 2010, network owner Guillermo Zuloaga was briefly arrested, then released pending investigation, by Venezuelan military intelligence. The country's Attorney General
Luisa Ortega stated that the arrest was for speech by Zuloaga that President Hugo Chávez
deemed false and "offensive."
Human Rights Watch
, Amnesty International
, the Inter American Press Association, the International Press Institute
, the United States Department of State
, Reporters without Borders
, representatives of the Catholic Church, and others have protested the investigation and Chavez's infringement on press freedom in Venezuela.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. It broadcasts over-the-air in Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Aragua
Aragua (state)
Aragua State is located in the north-central region of Venezuela. It has plains and jungles and Caribbean beaches. The most popular are Cata and Choroni...
, Carabobo
Carabobo
Carabobo State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela, located in the north of the country, about two hours by car from Caracas. The capital city of this state is Valencia, which is also the country's main industrial center. The state's area is 4,650 km² and had an estimated population of...
and Zulia
Zulia
Zulia State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Maracaibo. In June 30, 2010, it had an estimated population of 3,821,068, giving it the largest population among Venezuela's states. It is located in the northwestern part of the country...
on UHF
Ultra high frequency
Ultra-High Frequency designates the ITU Radio frequency range of electromagnetic waves between 300 MHz and 3 GHz , also known as the decimetre band or decimetre wave as the wavelengths range from one to ten decimetres...
channel 33. Globovisión is seen in the rest of Venezuela on cable or satellite (Globovisión has an alliance with DirecTV
DirecTV
DirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and broadcaster based in El Segundo, California. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. ...
, where it can be seen on channel 110) and worldwide from their website. Some of Globovisión's programs can be seen in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on cable network Canal Sur and TV Venezuela
TV Venezuela
TV Venezuela is a Venezuelan cable television channel that can be seen only by people in the United States who subscribe to DirecTV Para Todos package.-History:...
, a channel offered in DirecTV's Para Todos package.
History
On December 1, 1994, Luis Teófilo Núñez Arismendi, Guillermo Zuloaga Núñez, Nelson Mezerhane Gosen, and Alberto Federico Ravell Arreaza, inaugurated Globovisión, channel 33, the first 24-hour news network in Venezuela to broadcast over-the-airTerrestrial television
Terrestrial television is a mode of television broadcasting which does not involve satellite transmission or cables — typically using radio waves through transmitting and receiving antennas or television antenna aerials...
. Currently, Globovisión is broadcast over the air in Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Aragua
Aragua (state)
Aragua State is located in the north-central region of Venezuela. It has plains and jungles and Caribbean beaches. The most popular are Cata and Choroni...
, Carabobo
Carabobo
Carabobo State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela, located in the north of the country, about two hours by car from Caracas. The capital city of this state is Valencia, which is also the country's main industrial center. The state's area is 4,650 km² and had an estimated population of...
and Zulia
Zulia
Zulia State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Maracaibo. In June 30, 2010, it had an estimated population of 3,821,068, giving it the largest population among Venezuela's states. It is located in the northwestern part of the country...
. Globovisión's programming is also carried by 95 percent of the nation's cable systems.
Domestically, Globovisión has affiliations with Promar TV
Promar TV
Promar TV is a Venezuelan regional television station that can be seen in the Lara, Barinas, Portuguesa, and Yaracuy states.-History:Promar TV was created in the Lara State as an independent television produccion company called Mariano & Co. towards the end of the year 1949. Its founders were...
, TV Los Llanos, TV Guayana, the Televisora Regional del Táchira
Televisora Regional del Táchira
The Televisora Regional del Táchira is a privately owned Venezuelan regional television network based in the city of San Cristóbal in Táchira. Including Táchira, TRT can be seen in the southern part of the Zulia, northeastern Barinas, and northern Apure in Venezuela. Its signal can also be seen...
, TVS
TVS (Venezuela)
Televisora Santoro or TVS is a Venezuelan regional television network based in the city of Maracay, Aragua State. It was launched in 1994 by the businessmen Filippo Sindoni, José Luis Santoro and Moisés Rendón Oropeza.-External links:* *...
, Televisora de Oriente
Televisora de Oriente
Televisora de Oriente, or TVO, is a Venezuelan television station that can be seen in the Venezuelan states of Anzoátegui , Monagas , Nueva Esparta , and Sucre . Some people in the Miranda and Guárico states can also pick up the signal of TVO...
, Televisora Andina de Mérida, Amavisión, Sol TV, and community stations in Orituco, Macuro
Macuro
Macuro, a town in Venezuela, located a few miles from Bocas del Dragón, is a small fishing town overlooking a peaceful bay on the south-west side of the Paria peninsula, in Sucre state, Venezuela....
, and Santa Elena de Uairén
Santa Elena de Uairen
Santa Elena de Uairén is a small Venezuelan city in the state of Bolívar near the border with Brazil and Guyana. It was Founded by Lucas Fernandez Peña in 1923...
.
Overseas, Globovisión has affiliations with CNN en Español
CNN en Español
CNN en Español is CNN's Spanish language news channel. On March 17, 1997, CNN launched CNN en Español, a 24-hour Spanish-language news network for the Hispanic American and United States marketplace.-Mexico programming:...
, RCN
RCN TV
RCN Televisión , is a Colombian private television network. It started as a production company in 1967...
, Canal A, Canal N, Panamericana Televisión
Panamericana Televisión
Panamericana Televisión, Panamericana Television or Pantel is a Peruvian television network founded in 1959 when television first arrived in Peru. It initially broadcast on Channel 13, but later moved to Channel 5 in metropolitan Lima. This network was followed by a second private television...
, Canal Sur, Canal 13, Todo Noticias
Todo Noticias
Todo Noticias is an Argentine news cable channel. It is owned by the Group Clarín. TN began broadcasting on Tuesday, June 1, 1993, at 07:00...
, Monte Carlo Televisión, Canal 4, Canal 8, and Ecuavisa
Ecuavisa
Ecuavisa is one of the major television networks in the Republic of Ecuador.Since the start of their transmissions, on March 1st of 1967, the channel is one of the major networks and biggest of Ecuador, It broadcasts on channel 8 in Quito and on channel 2 in Guayaquil...
.
Current shows
Most of the shows seen on Globovisión are national productions. They include:- Aló CiudadanoAló CiudadanoAló Ciudadano is a Venezuelan talk show hosted by Leopoldo Castillo. It airs both on the Globovisión 24-hour television news network and the Circuito Nacional Belfort radio network.- Format :...
- A call-inPhone inIn broadcasting, a phone-in or call-in is a programme format in which viewers or listeners are invited to air their live comments by telephone, usually in respect of a specific topic selected for discussion on the day of the broadcast. On radio , it is common for an entire programme to be dedicated...
show hosted by Leopoldo Castillo. This program is also simulcastSimulcastSimulcast, shorthand for "simultaneous broadcast", refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time. For example, Absolute Radio is simulcast on both AM and on satellite radio, and the BBC's Prom concerts are often...
ed on the Circuito Nacional Belfort (CNB) radio networkRadio networkThere are two types of radio networks currently in use around the world: the one-to-many broadcast type commonly used for public information and mass media entertainment; and the two-way type used more commonly for public safety and public services such as police, fire, taxicabs, and delivery...
and is co-hosted by Sheina Chang and Andreina Fuenmayor. - Tocando Fondo - A talk showTalk showA talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
, hosted by Ana Karina Villalba seen on Sundays at 11am. - Entre Noticias - A weekend news show hosted by Marianna Gomez
- Plomovisión - A documentary series hosted by Johnny Ficarella. This program's name originated from an epithetEpithetAn epithet or byname is a descriptive term accompanying or occurring in place of a name and having entered common usage. It has various shades of meaning when applied to seemingly real or fictitious people, divinities, objects, and binomial nomenclature. It is also a descriptive title...
given to the channel by President Hugo ChávezHugo ChávezHugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the 56th and current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999. He was formerly the leader of the Fifth Republic Movement political party from its foundation in 1997 until 2007, when he became the leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela...
. - Primera Página - A morning news show hosted by Aymara Lorenzo, José Vicente Antonetti, Carolina Alcalde, Jessica Morales, and Andreína Gandica. It comes on at 6am on weekdays. José Domingo Blanco and Nathaly Salas Guaithero once hosted this show. It was originally hosted by Julio César Camacho.
- En la Mañana - Another morning news show hosted by William Echeverría.
- Biografías - A documentary series on famous Venezuelan personalities hosted by Maky Arenas.
- Mujeres en Todo(program) - A live variety show with Alba Cecilia Mujica,Maria Isabel Parraga and Veronica Rasquin.
- Titulares de Mañana - A show which reveals the front pages of tomorrow's newspapers in Venezuela. This show was originally hosted by Orlando UrdanetaOrlando UrdanetaOrlando Urdaneta is a well-known Venezuelan actor and television personality. He is one of the most outspoken critics of President Hugo Chávez and his fear of retaliation from the Bolivarian Circles made him decide to live in a self-imposed exile in Miami...
. Orlando Urdaneta then changed the program's name to La Hora de Orlando in 2003. After he left Globovisión in 2004, the name was reverted back to "Titulares de Mañana" with Pedro Luis Flores as its host. - Noticias Globovisión - The network's main newscast, anchored by Gladys Rodríguez, Roman Lozinski, Juan Eleazar Figallo and Diana Carolina Ruiz. It has several daily broadcasts.
- Grado 33 – A news documentary series hosted by Norberto Mazza and Roberto Giusti. This program is very critical of the Chávez government.
- 35MM - One of the few non-political shows on Globovisión, it contains the latest news on upcoming HollywoodCinema of the United StatesThe cinema of the United States, also known as Hollywood, has had a profound effect on cinema across the world since the early 20th century. Its history is sometimes separated into four main periods: the silent film era, classical Hollywood cinema, New Hollywood, and the contemporary period...
movies and is hosted by Víctor X. Another show that is similar to this is Faranduleando, which contains celebrity news. - Usted lo vio - Week news Summary show host by Juan Eleazar Figallo.
- Alta Densidad - A technology news show hosted by Carlos José Monzón. http://altadensidad.com/
- Sin Flash TV - A show, hosted by beauty queen Cynthia Lander, about the currently most popular society parties and events in Venezuela and world.
- Deportes Globovisión - Globovisión's sports show hosted by Aloys Marín and
- Así Cocina Soucy - A cookingCookingCooking is the process of preparing food by use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions. Cooks themselves also vary widely in skill and training...
and gourmetGourmetGourmet is a cultural ideal associated with the culinary arts of fine food and drink, or haute cuisine, which is characterised by elaborate preparations and presentations of large meals of small, often quite rich courses...
show hosted by Héctor Soucy. - Buenas Noches - An evening talk show hosted by Francisco (Kico) Bautista, Carla Angola, and Roland Carreño.
- Yo Prometo - A Sunday news show hosted by Nitu Pérez Osuna.
- Fun Race - A documentary series on 4X4s hosted by Sabrina SalvadorSabrina SalvadorSabrina Salvador is a Venezuelan TV Presenter, and fashion model. She was born in the northeastern state of Anzoátegui...
.
Relationship with Venezuelan government
De facto
De facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or...
government of Pedro Carmona
Pedro Carmona
Pedro Francisco Carmona Estanga is a former Venezuelan trade organization leader who was briefly declared President of Venezuela during an abortive 2002 military coup against Hugo Chávez. He occupied the office of President from April 12 to April 13...
, refused to show pro-Chávez demonstrations demanding the resignation of Carmona or the looting that occurred on April 12 and 13, 2002.
Globovision is able to broadcast outside of Venezuela, and does so through satellite television. Microwave equipment, which allows for live transmissions, has been seized by the Government.
In May 2007, President Chávez claimed during a speech that Globovision had been actively encouraging civil unrest
Civil disorder
Civil disorder, also known as civil unrest or civil strife, is a broad term that is typically used by law enforcement to describe one or more forms of disturbance caused by a group of people. Civil disturbance is typically a symptom of, and a form of protest against, major socio-political problems;...
in Venezuela, as well as his assassination. His claim on the latter was based on broadcast footage of the attempted murder of Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
(which was part of a series of pictures showing RCTV's historical news coverage) in combination with a song titled "Esto no termina aquí" ("This does not end here"). The Venezuelan Government filed a complaint against Globovision with the Attorney General Office on this matter. Venezuelan students marched in the streets to protest the closure of RCTV and threats to Globovision. Globovision's director, Alberto Ravell, said, "We are not going to change our editorial line that we are not afraid of the threats from this government."
In August 2009, a small group of militant members of a pro-Chávez party, the United for Venezuela Party (UPV), attacked the headquarters of Globovisión. They fired tear gas into the compound and clashed with police. On 4 August the government arrested the attackers. However, no one was charged and those arrested were released.
In July 2010 the Venezuelan government acquired a 25.8% stake in Globovisión, through its nationalization of Banco Federal
Banco Federal
Banco Federal is a Venezuelan bank based in Caracas. At the end of April 2010 it was the country's 11th-largest bank, with deposits of 7.66 billion bolivars, or 2.82 percent of total deposits in the banking system. In June 2010 the bank was taken over by Venezuela's banking regulator, after it had...
, after the latter had failed to meet minimum reserve requirements and investment quotas. Chavez announced that the stake gave the government the right to a place on Globovisión's Board of Directors. In addition, the government said it might acquire the 20% stake of Globovisión co-founder Luis Nuñez
Luis Nuñez
Luis Alberto Nuñez is an Colombian football left back. He was born on December 10, 1983, in the city of Santa Marta Colombia. He currently plays for Cerro Porteño in Paraguay....
, as he had passed away in 2007 and the law did not permit inheritance of media concessions. Globovisión clarified that board members had to be approved by 55% of the company's shareholders.
Investigation
In 2009, Venezuela's telecommunications regulator launched four different investigations into the Globovisión. A report about an earthquake before an official report later made on the official government channel and not paying $2.3 million tax for giving free airtime to anti-government groups during the 2002 oil strike were two of the accusations in the investigations. Chávez demanded sanctions against Globovisión, calling station director Alberto Federico Ravell "a crazy man with a cannon". This action was criticized by two officials who monitor freedom of speechFreedom of speech
Freedom of speech is the freedom to speak freely without censorship. The term freedom of expression is sometimes used synonymously, but includes any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used...
, Frank La Rue of the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
and Catalina Botero of the OAS
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States is a regional international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States...
.
On March 25, 2010, network owner Guillermo Zuloaga was briefly arrested, then released pending investigation, by Venezuelan military intelligence. The country's Attorney General
Attorney General
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general, or attorney-general, is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions.The term is used to refer to any person...
Luisa Ortega stated that the arrest was for speech by Zuloaga that President Hugo Chávez
Hugo Chávez
Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the 56th and current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999. He was formerly the leader of the Fifth Republic Movement political party from its foundation in 1997 until 2007, when he became the leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela...
deemed false and "offensive."
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters are in New York City and it has offices in Berlin, Beirut, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo,...
, Amnesty International
Amnesty International
Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation whose stated mission is "to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated."Following a publication of Peter Benenson's...
, the Inter American Press Association, the International Press Institute
International Press Institute
International Press Institute is a global organisation dedicated to the promotion and protection of press freedom and the improvement of journalism practices. Founded in October 1950, the IPI has members in over 120 countries....
, the United States Department of State
United States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...
, Reporters without Borders
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders is a France-based international non-governmental organization that advocates freedom of the press. It was founded in 1985, by Robert Ménard, Rony Brauman and the journalist Jean-Claude Guillebaud. Jean-François Julliard has served as Secretary General since 2008...
, representatives of the Catholic Church, and others have protested the investigation and Chavez's infringement on press freedom in Venezuela.