«Telesur» is a Latin American multilingual news channel based in Caracas, Venezuela, broadcasting news and analysis from a left-wing perspective. It was founded in 2005 by Hugo Chávez, the then-president of Venezuela, as a counterweight to what he saw as biased coverage of Latin American issues by Western media outlets.
The channel is owned and operated by the Telesur Network, an intergovernmental organization formed by several Latin American and Caribbean countries. «Telesur» broadcasts in Spanish, Portuguese, English, and French. It is available in over 300 million households across Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
«Telesur» is known for its coverage of social movements, alternative politics, and critical analysis of Western policies. It has been accused of bias by some, but it has also been praised for giving a voice to marginalized communities and perspectives.
The channel has been a controversial figure in Latin American politics, with its coverage often drawing criticism from both left- and right-wing governments in the region. However, it remains a significant force in the media landscape, providing a platform for alternative perspectives and challenging the dominant narratives of Western media.