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Television channel
National Geographic
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CountryLatin America
HeadquartersMiami, United States
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerNational Geographic Partners, LLC
Sister channels
History
Launched1 November 2000; 24 years ago (2000-11-01)
ClosedFebruary 28, 2025; 40 days' time (2025-02-28) (Brazil)
Former namesNational Geographic Channel (2000–2016)
Links
Websitewww.nationalgeographicla.com

National Geographic (formerly National Geographic Channel and abbreviated as NatGeo) is a Latin American specialty channel owned by National Geographic It features documentary and human interest programming that explores the natural world. The service, like its international counterparts, is based on National Geographic Magazine.

Programming

Programming includes specials and theme weeks such as 'Shark Week'. The programs broadcast revolve around the following topics: wildlife, history, science and technology, people and culture, and travel and adventure.

History

Original logo used from 2001 to 2002

The channel was launched on November 1, 2000 under the ownership of the U.S.-based National Geographic Channel.

Previous logo used from 2003 to 2016

On December 2, 2024, The Walt Disney Company announced that National Geographic would end its linear channel in Brazil along with its sister channels (except for its ESPN channels) on February 28, 2025. In Hispanic America, the channel will continue to operate.

See also

References

  1. "Disney decide sair da TV paga e vai acabar com canais no Brasil em fevereiro de 2025 - 02/12/2024 - Outro Canal - F5". f5.folha.uol.com.br. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  2. "Disney decide encerrar canais pagos no Brasil, inclusive National Geographic e Disney Channel". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  3. "TVLaint". December 3, 2024.

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The Walt Disney Company Latin America
Headquarters: Pillar, Argentina
Media Networks
& Streaming
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Streaming
Other holdings
Defunct or Former
National Geographic Society
  • Gilbert M. Grosvenor, Chairman Emeritus (since 2010)
  • Jean Case, Chairman (since 2016)
  • Tracy Wolstencroft, president and CEO (since 2018)
  • Michael Ulica, president and COO (since 2018)
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Media assets
National Geographic Partners
A joint venture between The Walt Disney Company (73%) and the National Geographic Society (27%)
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