Chilean television channels file lawsuit against Google for alleged abuse of dominant position
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) informs its members and the international community that six Chilean free-to-air television channels (Canal 13, TVN, Mega, Chilevisión, TV+, and La Red) have filed lawsuits before Chile’s Competition Defense Tribunal (TDLC) against Google, accusing the company of alleged abuse of dominant position in markets related to search engines and digital advertising.
The legal action, promoted by channels associated with the National Television Association of Chile (ANATEL), argues that certain practices by major digital platforms seriously affect competitive conditions within the information and advertising ecosystem, generating a direct impact on the economic sustainability of media organizations.
According to ANATEL, when media outlets lose revenue due to anti-competitive practices, the consequences go beyond the business sphere: journalistic capacities are reduced, regional coverage is weakened, and the ability to provide oversight and plural information to the public diminishes.
ANATEL President Pablo Vidal stated that “Google controls access to audiences and digital advertising, capturing the economic value of journalism produced and financed by others, without assuming the responsibilities that such a role entails.”
IAB highlights that this debate forms part of a broader global discussion regarding the relationship between digital platforms, media organizations, and informational pluralism, an issue currently subject to regulatory and judicial analysis in different regions of the world, including the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
IAB reaffirms the importance of promoting fair and balanced competitive conditions that help guarantee the sustainability of media organizations, informational pluralism, and the public’s right to access diverse and independent information.
Montevideo, May 8, 2026.