Channel 8 (Rosario, Uruguay)
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| Affiliations | La Red |
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| Founded | September 9, 1970 |
First air date | September 9, 1970 |
Former call signs | CXB 26 (1966-2000s) |
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Licensing authority | URSEC |
Canal 8 Rosario is a Uruguayan free-to-air television station, located in the city of Rosario, Colonia Department, founded in 1970. The station is part of Red Uruguaya de Televisión (La Red) and covers all of Colonia, as well as San José and Flores.[3]
History
The station launched on September 9, 1970,[4] having a close relation to Monte Carlo Televisión since its beginning, controlling it for decades.[5][6] As of 2017, it produced a daily five-minute bulletin that aired before the relay of Telenoche 4.[4]
On October 1, 2017, the station fired its six staff and started relaying La Red.[3]
On February 13, 2025, the Uruguayan presidency authorized the sale of Canal 8 from Grupo Romay to Grupo Juanicó, owners of La Red.[7]
References
- ^ "Transferencia total del servicio de televisión CXB 44 Canal 8 Rosario" (in Spanish). Government of Uruguay.
- ^ "Preguntas frecuentes" (in Spanish). Government of Uruguay.
- ^ a b Canal 8 de Rosario despidió al personal y será una repetidora
- ^ a b Cierran Canal 8 de Rosario y seis trabajadores van a la calle
- ^ Consulta Pública sobre el Decreto que regula el despliegue de la Televisión Digital Terrestre en Uruguay
- ^ "A desconcentrar, a desconcentrar (leer)". Brecha. July 28, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Resolución S/N/025 Se autoriza la transferencia de la titularidad de las acciones de Canal 8 Rosario SA