France 24 to launch Spanish channel in 2017


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Juan Fernandez Gonzalez

| 01 March 2016




After several delays, France 24 is to finally Latin American audiences through a Spanish-language feed from 2017.



france 24The announcement was made by François Hollande, president of the French Republic, during a state visit to Argentina. France 24 already broadcasts on five continents in French, English and Arabic.

According to the state-owned network, this launch will mark the culmination of a project initiated by the CEO of France Médias Monde, Marie-Christine Saragosse.

France 24 will broadcast programmes for six hours a day for Latin American audiences, supplemented by its programmes in French. The editorial offer in Spanish will offer France 24's perspective on international news, with a focus on regional issues.

In addition to linear TV, France 24 in Spanish will also be available via the website, mobile applications and social networks for greater accessibility and increased interaction and engagement.

The channel will have a multinational editorial team based in Latin America, supported by a large network of correspondents across the continent. The editorial team will work closely with the French and international content team, based in Paris.

The channel will benefit from distribution agreements that have already been signed in Latin America for the French and English channels.

The Spanish-language feed has been a goal of France 24 since 2013, when first moves were made towards launching Latin American-targeted programming.