{"id":467788,"date":"2025-05-11T12:21:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T16:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/history-of-dominican-television\/"},"modified":"2025-05-11T12:21:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T16:21:57","slug":"history-of-dominican-television","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/entertainment\/television\/history-of-dominican-television\/","title":{"rendered":"History of Dominican Television"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dominican television has its roots in La Voz de Yuna<\/strong>, a station founded on August 1, 1942, in Bonao by Arismendy Trujillo Molina, brother of the dictator Rafael Le\u00f3nidas Trujillo. What began as a radio station soon evolved into an innovative television channel, consolidating itself as one of the first television experiences in Latin America and marking a milestone in the history of broadcasting in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primeros pasos: Nace La Voz Dominicana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The history of Dominican television begins on August 1, 1952 with La Voz de Yuna<\/strong>, which later became La Voz Dominicana<\/strong>, the first channel of television <\/a>in Dominican Republic <\/a>and the third in Latin America, after Mexico and Cuba. During the Trujillo regime, this channel combined entertainment with political propaganda, broadcasting live programs such as the iconic series Romance Campesino<\/strong>. Its reach and popularity marked the beginning of a new era in the country’s mass communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evoluci\u00f3n y cambios de identidad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over time, Dominican television adopted different identities. In 1963, it was renamed Radio Santo Domingo Televisi\u00f3n<\/strong>, and in the 1970s it consolidated as Radio Televisi\u00f3n Dominicana (RTVD)<\/strong>, establishing a varied programming that connected the nation. In 1996, its frequencies were unified under Canal 4 RD<\/strong>, facilitating access nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"Jos\u00e9
Jos\u00e9 Semorille Reyes: Precursor de la televisi\u00f3n dominicana <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

On July 29, 2003, through a presidential decree, RTVD became the State Radio and Television Corporation (CERTV)<\/strong>. This change sought to strengthen its role as a public medium, with a focus on education, culture, and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A beacon of light for Dominican talent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CERTV has not only stood out for its technological innovations, but also for its commitment to the training and promotion of national talents. Over the decades, it has served as a school for announcers, artists, and producers, who have found in this platform a space to develop their creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, CERTV operates multiple radio and television stations, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n