The Fundación Audiovisual Nacional de Televisión (ANTV), headquartered in Caracas, is a television channel that operates as the official broadcasting outlet for Venezuela’s National Assembly, the country’s legislative body. Initially established in 2005 under the name Asamblea Nacional Televisión, the channel underwent rebranding in 2016, adopting its current moniker.
Media assets
Television: ANTV
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
The Audiovisual National Television Foundation (ANTV) operates as a television network headquartered in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Fully owned by Fundación ANTV, this entity falls under the auspices of the Venezuelan government.
Source of funding and budget
The state provides complete funding for ANTV. However, in recent years, the channel has wrestled with financial setbacks as government resources have dried up. As of May 2024, local journalists interviewed for this report confirm that it continues to operate as a fully government-funded media outlet.
Editorial independence
ANTV serves as the parliamentary channel tasked with broadcasting information on the legislature’s activities. However, no statutory framework or independent evaluation mechanisms have been identified to ascertain or guarantee the channel’s editorial independence.
April 2025