Buenos Aires Hosts Martín Fierro de Cable 2026 Awards

MADRID, Nov 13 (OPA) — The Association of Journalists of Argentine Television and Radio (APTRA), led by Luis Ventura, launched its annual awards gala in Buenos Aires on Monday. Networks A24 and TN dominated the competition with 21 nominations apiece, while the event featured live coverage hosted by Marina Calabró and Sergio Lapegüe.

Early winners included Victoria Vanella's Mi país on Argentina 12 in the cultural and educational category, alongside Diego Staropoli's Mandinga Tattoo on Canal de la Ciudad for art, fashion, and trends. In sports programming, TyC Sports secured recognition for Paso a Paso, presented by Ariel Rodríguez and Gustavo Lombardi.

Individual accolades went to Ariel Tarico for his humor work on TN across Solo una vuelta más and Tarico Fake News. Rodolfo Cingolani of TyC Sports won for panelist work, and Alejandra Peñalva of TN claimed best entertainment columnist during the ceremony.

The gala also incorporated milestone tributes, celebrating 30 years of broadcasting history for Canal A, Canal Rural, and Canal 26. Businessman Eduardo Eurnekian received a special distinction for his foundational role in developing paid television across Argentina.