The Buenos Aires city government has initiated a bidding process to grant private control over public media outlets, including Canal de la Ciudad and two radio stations, La Once Diez and La 2X4. This decision, announced by City Mayor Jorge Macri, is part of a broader strategy to stop funding these media operations with taxpayer money. Macri emphasized that it is illogical to use public resources for functions that private entities could efficiently manage, arguing that the state should concentrate on its primary responsibilities instead of supporting media outlets financially.

The resolution for this bidding process, known as Joint Resolution No. 7, was officially published in the Buenos Aires Official Bulletin and is signed by key officials, including Chief of Cabinet Gabriel Sánchez Zinny and Minister of Finance Gustavo Arengo Piragine. As part of this process, a document detailing the specific conditions and requirements for the five-year concession has been released, outlining how companies can compete for the rights to operate these media channels.

This privatization initiative highlights a growing trend in Argentina's governance where public services are increasingly being turned over to private enterprises. Proponents argue that this will lead to more efficient management and financial sustainability, while critics fear it could result in less accountability and potentially compromise the public interest by prioritizing profit over an unbiased media landscape. This move could significantly reshape how public information is disseminated in Buenos Aires and the surrounding areas.