Chilevisión controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Advertiser withdrawals over protest coverage
Juan Sutil and Agrosuper withdrew advertising, including Super Pollo advertising, from CNN Chile and Chilevisión. The action was reportedly related to CNN Chile’s Agenda Agrícola and its presentation of video connected with anti-government protests.
2012
Decontextualized Inés Pérez interview
A televised interview was criticized after the broadcast appeared to portray Inés Pérez as classist while omitting context present in the complete recording. Online hostility initially focused on Pérez and later shifted toward Chilevisión’s editorial handling. The channel defended the authenticity of the broadcast and dismissed an employee who released the full video, prompting further criticism.
2012
Amazonas controversy and website hack
Chilevisión faced criticism over alleged racist comments and mockery directed at Bora people during filming of the reality program Amazonas. The channel’s website was subsequently reported to have been hacked by a faction associated with LulzSec.
Teletón commercial and broadcast-practice criticism
Chilevisión’s long-running Teletón participation has been associated with criticism over whether participating channels benefited financially, as well as disputes involving programming changes, employee strikes, and the right to continue broadcasting the event.