TN8
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Telenica (branded as TN8) is a nationwide state-run terrestrial television channel from Nicaragua, founded by Nicaraguan businessman Carlos Briceño in 1992. The channel was bought by Juan Carlos Ortega Murillo in late 2009, yet it was not made public until January 2010, the change in ownership led to a change in profile. TN8 is one of Nicaragua's main channels.
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Country | Nicaragua |
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Programming | |
Language(s) | Spanish |
Picture format | 480i SDTV |
Ownership | |
Owner | Televisora Nicaraguense S.A. (Juan Carlos Ortega Murillo) |
History | |
Launched | July 15, 1956 (first version) December 9, 1992 (second version) |
Links | |
Website | http://www.tn8.tv/ |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Analog VHF | Channel 8 |
Before nationalization, Telenica, S.A. was also the owner of Radio 8, a local radio station. Canal 8 has the number one news program in the country (Crónica TN8), and it also has the number one sports show in the country.
In January 2010, the television channel was sold to private investors for an undisclosed amount.[1] Local news reports have alleged that the buyers were family members of President Daniel Ortega.[2]