Télam, National news agency in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Télam is a government news agency in Buenos Aires, Argentina, distributing content to over 2800 media subscribers across the country and Latin America. The office sits on Calle Bolívar in the historic center of the capital and supplies newspapers, radio stations and digital platforms with updates around the clock.
Juan Perón founded the agency on April 14, 1945, to create an independent information source that could compete with major international services. In March 2024, President Javier Milei suspended operations and ordered its transformation into a new structure for state advertising.
Télam serves media across all provinces with reports on politics, sports and society, often perceived as a voice of the official perspective. Editors work in multiple languages and cover topics relevant to Argentine readers at home and abroad.
The building stands on Calle Bolívar in the government district, close to Plaza de Mayo and other administrative buildings. The facility is not open to visitors, as it functions exclusively as a workspace for journalists and administrative staff.
The name Télam stands for Telenoticiosa Americana and reflects the original plan to create a network for the entire continent. Over the decades, the agency employed many well-known Argentine journalists and photographers who later pursued careers in other media.
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