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Canal Sur Strike Halts Broadcast, Leaves Sign-Language Interpreters On Screen

The Andalusian broadcaster apologized after Canal Sur 2 ran a test card for hours during the morning schedule.

Overview

  • Canal Sur staff joined a nationwide walkout called by trade unions in support of Palestinians, interrupting regular programming.
  • On Canal Sur 2, the signal switched to a test card around 10:00 after Despierta Andalucía and before Hoy en Día, with at least two sign-language interpreters still visible.
  • RTVA issued an apology to viewers for the transmission incident and the inconvenience caused.
  • El País reports the test card remained on screen for about three hours with a banner stating the stoppage was due to the strike.
  • Several employees allege provincial bureaus were told to limit local coverage of pro-Palestine protests, a claim the broadcaster has not publicly addressed.