The Chilean National Television Council (CNTV) has sparked widespread criticism for its decision to prohibit a campaign addressing violence against women, citing the ongoing electoral process as justification. Social organizations and government officials have condemned the move, arguing that it undermines efforts to combat gender-based violence and disregards Chile’s international commitments. The Network of Feminist Journalists and Communicators issued a statement declaring, ‘We will not accept that the protection of women be subordinated to electoral calculations.’ They emphasized that the CNTV’s decision, based on vague reasoning, trivializes the severity and urgency of gender violence and sets a dangerous precedent for relativizing women’s rights. Antonia Orellana, the Minister for Women and Gender Equity, labeled the council’s decision as misguided. She highlighted that campaigns against gender violence have historically been broadcast on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, regardless of electoral periods. The controversy has reignited debates about the prioritization of women’s rights in Chile and the role of media in addressing societal issues.