Grupo América

Grupo América is an Argentine multimedia company whose activities have included free-to-air and cable television, radio broadcasting, newspapers, digital news, and regional media operations. The group was established by Mendoza-based entrepreneurs Daniel Vila and José Luis Manzano, and has also been known as Grupo UNO Medios and the Vila-Manzano Group. Its portfolio has historically combined national-facing television properties with regional newspapers, radio stations, and local broadcasters, giving it a presence across several Argentine provinces. The group's best-known television asset is América TV, operated in partnership with businessman Claudio Belocopitt. Its television portfolio has also included A24, a cable news channel, and regional free-to-air stations such as Channel 10 of Junín. In print and radio, the group has been associated with Diario UNO Mendoza, La Capital Multimedia of Rosario, Radio Nihuil, and other regional outlets. These assets positioned Grupo América not simply as a single-channel broadcaster but as a diversified media house linking television programming, news production, radio distribution, newspapers, and digital publishing. A major stage in the group's development involved the expansion and later reshaping of its cable operations. Grupo América previously owned Supercanal, a cable television operator serving parts of Argentina. Supercanal was sold in July 2018 to CVI Austral LLP. The transaction reduced the group's exposure to cable distribution while leaving it focused on content, broadcasting, and media publishing. The group also reorganized parts of its newspaper and radio portfolio. In 2019, La Capital, Diario UNO Santa Fe, La Ocho, and FM Del Siglo were sold to a holding associated with businessman Gustavo Scaglione. These disposals reflected the continuing consolidation of Argentina's regional media sector and altered Grupo América's mix of owned outlets. In April 2017, the company relaunched A24 with a revised programming schedule, reinforcing the channel's role in the group's news and current-affairs strategy. In 2024, Grupo América announced further ownership changes involving Gustavo Scaglione, who acquired shares from Gabriel Hochbaum. Scaglione's wider Grupo Televisión Litoral network owns media outlets in Santa Fe and other Argentine provinces, potentially strengthening the group's regional relationships and reach. Juan Cruz Ávila became Grupo América's chief executive in 2024. Later that year, the company announced programming changes at A24 and recruited several established journalists from competing Argentine news networks, including LN+ and TN. The moves indicated an effort to refresh the channel's editorial and talent lineup in a competitive television-news market. Grupo América remains primarily identified with Argentine broadcasting and regional media. Its operating profile has changed over time through acquisitions, divestitures, ownership adjustments, channel relaunches, and programming reorganizations. The available reference material does not establish a current complete list of shareholders, a consolidated headquarters location, a formal corporate website, or independently documented financial statements sufficient for inclusion here.

Grupo América emerged from the media activities of Mendoza entrepreneurs Daniel Vila and José Luis Manzano. The company was formerly called Grupo UNO Medios and is also described as the Vila-Manzano Group. From its Argentine base, it assembled a portfolio spanning television, radio, newspapers, cable distribution, and digital publishing. The group's operating model combined major broadcast properties with regional media. América TV became its principal national television asset, operated in partnership with Claudio Belocopitt. The wider portfolio included A24, a cable news channel; Channel 10 of Junín; Radio Nihuil; Diario UNO Mendoza; and La Capital Multimedia of Rosario. Through these assets, Grupo América participated in both general entertainment and news, while also maintaining regional distribution and local publishing capabilities. In April 2017, the group relaunched A24 with a new programming lineup. The relaunch represented an effort to strengthen the channel's news identity and renew its schedule in Argentina's competitive cable and broadcast news market. Grupo América later reduced its direct involvement in cable distribution. Supercanal, a cable television operator previously owned by the group, was sold in July 2018 to CVI Austral LLP. The divestment marked a significant portfolio change, shifting emphasis away from infrastructure and pay-TV distribution and toward television content, broadcasting, and publishing. The company also sold a number of regional newspaper and radio properties in 2019. La Capital, Diario UNO Santa Fe, La Ocho, and FM Del Siglo were transferred to a holding associated with Gustavo Scaglione. This transaction changed Grupo América's regional media footprint and reflected broader ownership consolidation among Argentine media groups. Ownership arrangements changed again in 2024 when Grupo América announced that Gustavo Scaglione had bought shares from Gabriel Hochbaum. Scaglione's Grupo Televisión Litoral owns multiple outlets in Santa Fe and other Argentine provinces, linking the ownership development to a broader regional media network. Juan Cruz Ávila was appointed CEO in 2024. During the same year, A24 announced programming modifications and recruited prominent journalists from competing outlets, including LN+ and TN. The appointments included Eduardo Feinmann, Antonio Laje, Luis Novaresio, Esteban Trebucq, Pablo Rossi, Nicolás Wiñazki, Sergio Lapegüe, and Santiago Fioriti, according to the referenced account. The changes suggested an attempt to rebuild A24's audience proposition and competitive position in Argentine news television. The available source material describes Grupo América as an active Argentine multimedia group but does not provide a complete, independently verified account of its current subsidiaries, shareholder percentages, financial performance, headquarters, or official website. Those fields are therefore left unconfirmed in this dossier.

• 2024

  Ownership restructuring

  [1]Grupo Américaen.wikipedia.org

  The group announced an ownership change involving Gustavo Scaglione's acquisition of shares from Gabriel Hochbaum.

• 2024

  New chief executive

  [1]Grupo Américaen.wikipedia.org

  Juan Cruz Ávila was appointed CEO of Grupo América.

• 2019

  Sale of regional newspaper and radio assets

  [1]Grupo Américaen.wikipedia.org

  La Capital, Diario UNO Santa Fe, La Ocho, and FM Del Siglo were sold to a holding associated with Gustavo Scaglione.

• 2018

  Sale of Supercanal

  [1]Grupo Américaen.wikipedia.org

  The group sold its cable television operator Supercanal to CVI Austral LLP.

• 2017

  A24 relaunch

  [1]Grupo Américaen.wikipedia.org

  Grupo América relaunched A24 with a new programming lineup, renewing the channel's news and current-affairs schedule.

A diversified Argentine media group combining national television, news broadcasting, regional radio, newspapers, and digital media.

• Free-to-air television

  América TV

  América TV is Grupo América's principal broadcast television property. It provides general-interest programming, including news, current affairs, entertainment, and other scheduled television content for the Argentine market. The channel is operated in partnership with businessman Claudio Belocopitt and functions as the group's most visible national television brand.

• Cable news television

  A24

  A24 is Grupo América's cable news and current-affairs channel. The group relaunched it in 2017 with a revised programming lineup and announced further schedule changes in 2024. Its programming strategy has included news, political discussion, interviews, and analysis aimed at Argentina's competitive television-news audience.

• Free-to-air television

  Regional television stations

  The group's regional television holdings have included Channel 10 of Junín and other broadcast operations. These stations extend Grupo América's reach beyond its best-known national television properties and provide locally distributed programming and news within Argentina.

• AM/FM radio

  Radio operations

  Grupo América has operated AM and FM radio stations, including Radio Nihuil and, historically, La Ocho and FM Del Siglo. The radio portfolio has supported the group's regional news and information presence, although several stations were sold in 2019.

• Newspapers and digital media

  Newspaper and digital publishing

  The group has been associated with newspaper and digital news publishing through properties including Diario UNO Mendoza and La Capital Multimedia of Rosario. These operations complement the group's television and radio businesses by producing regional reporting and distributing news across print and online channels.

• Cable television distribution

  Supercanal

  Supercanal was Grupo América's former cable television operation. It provided pay-TV distribution in parts of Argentina before being sold to CVI Austral LLP in July 2018. It is no longer part of the group's portfolio.

• 2024

  Ownership restructuring involving Gustavo ScaglioneM&A

  Background

  The group announced changes to its ownership structure amid continuing consolidation in Argentine regional media.

  Action taken

  Gustavo Scaglione bought shares from Gabriel Hochbaum.

  Aftermath

  The change linked Grupo América more closely with Scaglione's Grupo Televisión Litoral network and its regional media interests.

  Source

• 2024

  A24 programming and talent overhaulStrategy

  Background

  A24 operated in a crowded Argentine news market in which Grupo América competed for viewers, presenters, and journalists.

  Action taken

  The company modified A24's programming and recruited journalists from LN+ and TN, including Eduardo Feinmann, Antonio Laje, Luis Novaresio, Esteban Trebucq, Pablo Rossi, Nicolás Wiñazki, Sergio Lapegüe, and Santiago Fioriti.

  Aftermath

  The changes represented an effort to renew A24's lineup and improve its competitive position; the available source does not document subsequent audience or financial results.

  Source

• 2019

  Sale of regional media propertiesM&A

  Background

  Grupo América reorganized its regional newspaper and radio portfolio.

  Action taken

  The group sold La Capital, Diario UNO Santa Fe, La Ocho, and FM Del Siglo to a holding associated with Gustavo Scaglione.

  Aftermath

  The transaction reduced the number of regional print and radio assets directly controlled by Grupo América.

  Source

• 2018

  Divestment of SupercanalM&A

  Background

  The group reconsidered its participation in cable television distribution.

  Action taken

  Grupo América sold Supercanal to CVI Austral LLP.

  Aftermath

  The sale reduced the group's direct exposure to cable distribution and left it more focused on media content and broadcasting.

  Source

• 2017

  Relaunch of A24Product launch

  Background

  Grupo América sought to refresh its cable news offering and strengthen A24's role within its television portfolio.

  Action taken

  The company relaunched A24 with a new programming lineup.

  Aftermath

  A24 remained a central news property and underwent additional programming changes in 2024.

  Source

1. 1Grupo Américaen.wikipedia.org