Editorial: El Español

• The contract of RTVE with El Terrat to sign David Broncano is more than 28 million euros for two seasons.
• The contract conditions are very advantageous for the producer and RTVE commits to maintain the program regardless of its audience.
• The contract generated controversy and precipitated a crisis in the public corporation.
• Broncano's signing seeks to modernize TVE and improve its audience data.
• The drawback is that the focus is shifting more towards entertainment and the nightly news time has been cut.
• The decision to compete in the prime time slot with El Hormiguero points to Moncloa's intention to mitigate the social influence of Pablo Motos.
• It is doubtful that the program can attract an older age bracket on television.
• The 28 million expense is questionable, especially compared to the costs of other concerning projects.
• Broncano's signing is associated with the government's tactics to politicize public television.

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