Channel 8 (Tucumán, Argentina)
| Company type | Television station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | San Miguel de Tucumán , Argentina |
Area served | Tucumán Province |
| Products | Television programming |
| Owner | Grupo Televisión Litoral |
Elocho TV (call sign LRK 458 TV) is a television station transmitting on analog channel 8 in San Miguel de Tucumán, the capital city of the Argentine province of Tucumán. The station broadcasts content from Telefe and is owned by Grupo Televisión Litoral.
History
Broadcasting commenced on Canal 8 in 1983. It became part of the Televisión Federal, S.A. group, which secured the license for channel 11 Buenos Aires during the 1989 privatization process.
In 2018, stations affiliated with Telefe in Argentina's interior markets discontinued using their channel numbers as brand identifiers. Canal 8 adopted the name Telefe Tucumán, reflecting the broader shift away from analog television.
The Tucumán station was sold by Telefe to Televisión Litoral in 2023. This company also owns affiliates for Telefe's rival, El Trece, located in Rosario and Bariloche. As a result, on February 1, the station updated its branding to "Elocho TV," aligning its visual identity with sister channels.
Local programming
Soon after its debut, Canal 8 launched its inaugural newscast titled 12 Minutos (12 Minutes), which was later extended to a full hour and renamed División Noticias (News Division).
The channel has featured various music shows including Conexión Videos, Musica Libre, and Elegidos (1987–2008). It has also aired children’s and youth-oriented programs such as El Jardín de Florencia Flor, El Payaso Tapalín, and Tevematch.
Canal 8 was a pioneer in the province by broadcasting live sports events, beginning with its first sports program, Commented Third Time.
During the early 1990s, the station produced the miniseries 100 Años Después, which is set in 17th-century Tucumán.
National programming
Canal 8 distinguished itself as the first local station to retransmit news programs from Buenos Aires, including 28 Millones (later renamed 30 Millones), Realidad 84, Redacción Abierta, and Buenas Noches Argentina.