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Canal 7 (call sign LW 81 TV) is an Argentine free-to-air television channel operating in the regional news and generalist format . The primary language of broadcasting is Spanish. The channel was officially founded on October 30, 1965, making it the first television station in the Argentine Northwest and the second station in the entire country to begin color transmissions (jointly with Buenos Aires’ Channel 7) in 1978 . It is based in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, and is owned by Grupo Ick (86%), marking it as one of the most traditional and important media outlets in the region .

On air, Canal 7 produces and broadcasts a mix of local newscasts, political talk shows, sports analysis programs, and special cultural documentaries. The flagship news programs are Noticiero 7 Primera Edición (airing Monday to Friday at 1:15 PM) and Noticiero 7 Edición Central (airing Monday to Friday at 8:15 PM), which cover local, provincial, and national events . Debate Abierto is a morning political talk show airing weekdays at 8:00 AM, while Libertad de Opinión airs every Tuesday at 9:15 PM. The channel also features Opinión Deportiva, a sports commentary program airing Sundays at 11:00 PM, and Portal UNSE, a weekly summary of news from the National University of Santiago del Estero . In 2025, the channel celebrated its 60th anniversary with a documentary special titled Uniendo Pueblos, hosted by Benjamín Ferreyra and journalist Neri Casazola, which traveled through the interior towns of the province to review six decades of history, culture, and communication .

The channel is a key affiliate of the Telefe network, broadcasting most of the national network’s prime-time programs, dramas, and entertainment shows to the Santiago del Estero region . However, it frequently preempts national programming to produce local specials, particularly during the weekend schedule, and to cover provincial political and cultural events . A beloved symbol of the channel is its mascot, "El Pichi", a popular character who frequently appears at public celebrations and community events, having been a central figure during the 60th-anniversary festivities in Plaza Libertad .

Canal 7 has a vast technical reach. It operates a network of 29 repeaters across the province of Santiago del Estero, plus additional repeaters in the provinces of Catamarca and Tucumán, covering almost the entire territory of these neighboring provinces with its open signal . The channel broadcasts in High Definition (HD) and also maintains a Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) signal on UHF channel 42 under the ISDB-T standard, allowing for modern digital broadcasts .

Canal 7 strives to be the primary source of news, entertainment, and cultural identity for the people of Santiago del Estero. The mission of the channel is to serve as a pillar of historical memory and community building, reflecting the social, political, and institutional milestones of the province for over six decades. It is recognized for its commitment to local production, technological innovation, and its unique ability to connect the urban centers with the most remote rural communities of the Argentine Northwest . Thanks to modern digital platforms and satellite technology, Canal 7 provides the opportunity to watch its programming across the province, the country, and online, ensuring Santiagueños everywhere can stay connected to their homeland.

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