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. The channel is a member of ' (ASOMEDIOS). It broadcasts for the metropolitan area of Bogotá and the department of Cundinamarca.

History

It began broadcasting on March 19, 1999, on UHF channel 21 in Bogotá. Some programs from the original Citytv, such as ''MuchMusic'' and ''Electric Circus'' (whose Colombian versions are ''Mucha Música'' and ''Circo Eléctrico''), were adapted for local audiences. While others, such as ''Fashion TV'' and ''SeXTV'', were dubbed until 2007. Also, following the style of the original Citytv, on newscasts such as ''CityNoticias'' and the morning show ''Arriba Bogotá'', the anchors read the news standing up, just as they do at the parent company of

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. In 1999, with the channel's launch, "Sin Cédula" (Without a Cédula) stood out, broadcast Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. This program stood out for highlighting all the schools located in the Bogotá capital. It also aired cartoons such as " Oggy and the Cockroaches" and " Space Goofs". After eight years of broadcasting, in 2007, "Sin Cédula" was replaced by "Zonalocha," a youth-oriented program similar to its predecessor. Anime series were also incorporated into the channel's programming schedule during this time slot. Additionally, blocks such as "Nikneim" and "El Toque" were created, aimed at a young adult audience. Until then, Citytv had been broadcasting children's programs for Bogotá. In 2009, "Cool's Cool" appeared, a program dedicated solely to school activities throughout the city. In 2011, this program was replaced by "Nick City," featuring animations and live action from the American channel

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, in addition to highlighting school and university activities. The "Nick City" segment ended in 2016. In 2013, Citytv launched "Intervención Colombia" in partnership with A&E. https://www.produ.com/noticias/ae-lanza-intervencion-colombia-y-anuncia-alianza-con-citytv/ Citytv launches Intervención Colombia in partnership with A&E

Programming

The channel's programming has been notable for its news, entertainment programs, journalistic programs, youth programs, animated series, documentaries, and special events.

News System

Citytv offers news programs, Monday through Friday mornings such as "Arriba Bogotá," and Monday through Sunday afternoons and evenings such as "CityNoticias."

References

External links

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Citytv Bogotá
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Casa Editorial El Tiempo Official Site
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