TV Channel Fined For Interviewing Cannabis Expert, Critics Say ‘Show Glorified Drug Use By Calling An Addict’s Job Extraordinary’
By Javier Hasse via El Planteo
The National Television Council of Chile (CNTV) has imposed a significant fine on TV channel Universidad de Chile Televisión for airing a show that allegedly promoted recreational marijuana use during a time slot inappropriate for minors.
The penalty, amounting to 20 Monthly Tax Units (UTM), equivalent to approximately 1.2 million Chilean pesos (around $1308), was triggered by the airing of an episode of the program “Extraordinary Jobs” in November 2023. In this episode, the media personality and cannabis industry entrepreneur Simón Espinosa appeared on screen smoking marijuana and explaining the different varieties and uses of the plant for adults.
Reactions And Complaints
The show received multiple complaints from viewers who argued that the dangers of drug use were not adequately condemned. One complaint …