Chilean TV Stations Collectively Sue Google, Alleging Monopoly in Advertising and Search Markets

Central News Agency (CNA) Santiago, Chile, May 6 (Comprehensive Foreign Report) – The National Television Association of Chile (Anatel) announced that six major Chilean television stations today filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the digital advertising and search markets.

Agence France-Presse reported that Anatel pointed out that Google's "anti-competitive" practices have led to financial difficulties for media organizations.

Anatel President Pablo Vidal said in a statement: "Google controls access to audiences and digital advertising, capturing the economic value generated by news produced and funded by others, without assuming the responsibilities that come with this role."

Chile's most-watched channels, including Canal 13, Television Nacional de Chile, Mega, Chilevision, TV+, and La Red, have filed the lawsuit with the Chilean Competition Court.

Anatel stated that the court must "rule on whether anti-competitive behavior exists, sanction Google, and take necessary measures to ensure fair market competition."

The association warned that Google's actions harm the overall quality of Chilean journalism. The statement noted: "News teams are shrinking, local news reporting is dwindling, oversight of those in power is weakening, ultimately leading to less and lower-quality information for citizens."

Media organizations in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia have previously sued Google for similar behaviors. Additionally, several other Chilean media outlets have also filed lawsuits against Google with the Chilean Competition Court. (Editor: Chang Hsiao-wen) 1150507

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