Crónica TV

Crónica TV is an Argentine television news channel focused on continuous news coverage, live reports, and rapid breaking-news updates. The service began broadcasting on 3 January 1994 under the leadership of Rossana González and Gustavo Chapur. Its launch made it the first Argentine television channel described as operating around the clock with a dedicated emphasis on news and live reporting. The channel operates through Estrellas Producciones S.A., also known as Estrella Satelital, and is owned by Héctor Ricardo García. Its principal market is Argentina, where it has developed a recognizable position in the television-news landscape. The channel is also associated with the Crónica media identity and may be referred to as Crónica Televisión or Crónica HD. Crónica TV’s editorial and visual style is notably different from that of more conventionally formatted news broadcasters. It has traditionally emphasized immediacy, dramatic presentation, local incidents, crime, emergencies, public events, and live scenes. Its signature presentation uses red backgrounds, very large white lettering, and urgent headline treatment to identify breaking developments. A recurring musical element associated with these alerts is “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” a United States military march. The combination of strong visual cues, emphatic language, and rapid updates has made the channel readily identifiable to Argentine audiences. The channel has often been described as populist in tone. Its approach can be highly direct and visually sensational, and some of its headlines have attracted attention because of their unusual, exaggerated, or awkward phrasing. This distinctive style has helped Crónica TV compete for audiences seeking immediate event coverage and has also made it a frequent subject of commentary about television journalism and tabloid-style news presentation. Reference material describes the channel as having led ratings for an extended period and as competing particularly with Todo Noticias in breaking-news and live-event coverage, although precise ratings data and the relevant measurement periods are not specified here. Crónica TV’s history also includes controversies involving editorial judgment and on-air representation. In November 2008, it broadcast live footage of the suicide of former Tucumán police officer Mario Oscar “Malevo” Ferreyra shortly before he was due to be transferred to trial, an event described as the first suicide broadcast live on Argentine television. In 2018, the channel faced criticism after using an image of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon from The Simpsons while covering Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Buenos Aires for the G20 summit. In 2025, host Diego Moranzoni was dismissed after allegations concerning funds raised through a charity fundraiser; the channel confirmed the dismissal, but the amount involved and details of any internal investigation were not disclosed in the available reference material. Crónica TV remains an active Argentine news brand whose identity rests on 24-hour coverage, live reporting, strong breaking-news graphics, and a deliberately forceful presentation style.

Crónica TV was launched in Argentina on 3 January 1994, with Rossana González and Gustavo Chapur leading its initial broadcast. From the outset, the channel was organized around a continuous news model rather than a general entertainment schedule. Its launch established a 24-hour Argentine television service devoted to news updates and live reports. The channel is operated by Estrellas Producciones S.A., also known as Estrella Satelital, and is owned by Héctor Ricardo García. It developed within the broader Crónica media identity and became known for prioritizing speed, immediacy, and the visual impact of breaking events. Its reporting has commonly included live coverage of public incidents, crime, emergencies, political events, and other developments considered suitable for rapid broadcast. Crónica TV’s strongest brand asset is its highly recognizable presentation system. Breaking-news announcements commonly use red screens, oversized white lettering, and urgent headline phrasing. The alerts have also been associated with “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” which gives the channel’s news interruptions an unusually theatrical sound. This graphic and sonic language distinguishes Crónica TV from more restrained Argentine news competitors and reinforces its reputation for dramatic, immediate coverage. The channel has been characterized as populist and, at times, sensationalist. Its headlines may use colloquial or exaggerated wording, and some have been criticized as foolish or inappropriate. At the same time, this style has supported strong audience recognition and a durable position in Argentina’s television-news market. Reference material describes Crónica TV as having led ratings for a lengthy period and as competing with Todo Noticias in breaking-news coverage, though no specific ratings figures are provided in the available sources. Several incidents have shaped public discussion of the channel. On 21 November 2008, Crónica TV broadcast live the suicide of Mario Oscar “Malevo” Ferreyra, a former Tucumán police officer who was due to be transferred to a trial. The event became a major ethics controversy and was described as the first suicide broadcast live on Argentine television. In November 2018, the channel was criticized for displaying an image of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon from The Simpsons during coverage of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Buenos Aires for the G20 summit. In May 2025, host Diego Moranzoni was dismissed after being accused of misappropriating money raised during a charity fundraiser. Crónica TV confirmed the dismissal, but the available material does not establish the amount involved or the outcome of any internal investigation. Crónica TV remains an active Argentine broadcaster. Its continuing identity is built around round-the-clock news, live reports, forceful breaking-news graphics, and a populist editorial style that has made it one of the country’s most recognizable television-news brands.

• 2025

  Dismissal of Diego Moranzoni

  [1]Crónica TVen.wikipedia.org

  The channel confirmed the dismissal of host Diego Moranzoni following allegations concerning charity-fundraiser money.

• 2018

  Apu image controversy

  [1]Crónica TVen.wikipedia.org

  Crónica TV was criticized after using an image of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon while covering Narendra Modi’s arrival for the Buenos Aires G20 summit.

• 2008

  Live broadcast of the Ferreyra suicide

  [1]Crónica TVen.wikipedia.org

  The channel broadcast live footage of Mario Oscar “Malevo” Ferreyra’s suicide, creating a major controversy over the ethics of airing the event.

• 1994

  Launch of Crónica TV

  [1]Crónica TVen.wikipedia.org

  Crónica TV began broadcasting on 3 January 1994 under the initial leadership of Rossana González and Gustavo Chapur, establishing a 24-hour Argentine news channel focused on live reporting.

A highly immediate, populist, and visually emphatic Argentine news channel centered on live reporting, breaking events, and distinctive headline presentation.

• 24-hour television news channel · 1994

  Crónica TV

  The core Crónica TV service is a continuous Argentine news channel built around live reports, breaking-news updates, and rapid headline presentation. Its programming identity emphasizes immediacy and frequent interruption-style alerts, particularly for local incidents, emergencies, crime, public events, and political developments. The service is recognized for red screens, large white lettering, emphatic headlines, and a distinctive musical cue associated with breaking news.

• High-definition news television service

  Crónica HD

  Crónica HD is an alternative name used for the Crónica television news service. The available reference material identifies it as part of the same Argentine news-channel identity, but does not provide separate information about its launch, distribution, programming schedule, or technical platform.

• 2025

  Diego Moranzoni fundraiser allegations

  Host Diego Moranzoni was dismissed after allegations involving the handling of funds raised through a charity fundraiser. Crónica TV confirmed the termination, while the available reference does not disclose the amount or the result of an internal investigation.

  Source

• 2018

  Apu image controversy

  The channel drew criticism on 30 November 2018 after using an image of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon from The Simpsons in a report about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Buenos Aires for the G20 summit.

  Source

• 2008

  Broadcast of the Ferreyra suicide

  On 21 November 2008, Crónica TV broadcast live images of Mario Oscar “Malevo” Ferreyra’s suicide shortly before his transfer to trial. The incident generated ethical criticism and was described as the first suicide broadcast live on Argentine television.

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• 2025

  Dismissal of Diego MoranzoniOther

  Background

  The host was accused of misappropriating funds connected with a charity fundraiser.

  Action taken

  Crónica TV confirmed Moranzoni’s dismissal.

  Aftermath

  The channel’s statement did not disclose the amount involved or provide details of the internal investigation.

  Source

• 2008

  Air live footage of the Ferreyra suicideOther

  Background

  The event occurred shortly before Mario Oscar “Malevo” Ferreyra was scheduled to be transferred to a trial.

  Action taken

  Crónica TV broadcast the suicide live.

  Aftermath

  The decision caused a significant controversy about television-news ethics and the broadcasting of graphic or sensitive events.

  Source

• 1994

  Launch a dedicated 24-hour news channelProduct launch

  Background

  Argentine television had no channel matching the described combination of round-the-clock news and live reporting.

  Action taken

  Rossana González and Gustavo Chapur led the launch of Crónica TV on 3 January 1994.

  Aftermath

  The service established a durable news-channel brand in Argentina and became known for continuous live coverage.

  Source

• 1994

  Crónica TV begins 24-hour news broadcasting[1]Crónica TVen.wikipedia.org

  Product launch

  Crónica TV began broadcasting on 3 January 1994 and became the first Argentine television channel identified with continuous news and live-report coverage.

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