RTVD's 'La Gran Salida' marks new era, not departure

Radio Televisión Dominicana (RTVD) presented "La Gran Salida" on Wednesday, an event that closed the first four years of institutional transformation under director general Iván Ruiz and opened a new phase focused on consolidating public television as a platform for culture, national identity, plurality, innovation, and social profitability Source: elcaribedr. Despite the event's name, Ruiz made clear he is not leaving his post immediately, though he proposed changing how his successor is chosen Source: listindiario.

Key announcements

• New programs: RTVD unveiled the second season of "La familia Espejo," a new stage of the animated historical series "Trinitarios," and "RD Debate," a pluralistic discussion platform debuting August 23 Source: diariolibree.
• Technological evolution: "Trinitarios" director Luis Cepeda explained the production's shift from motion capture toward incorporating artificial intelligence tools Source: elcaribedr.
• Institutional growth: The RTVD Institute will expand its academic offerings with new training programs Source: elcaribedr.

Succession proposal

Ruiz proposed creating a council to select the next director of the state broadcaster, without intervention from the president or the ruling party, using a shortlist (terna) and requiring the chosen candidate to come from the Dominican television industry and continue established projects like the RTVD Institute Source: listindiario. He cited stress from balancing private business commitments with his role, but said he will step down only when he feels his ideals are realized Source: listindiario.

Public television vision

Ruiz emphasized that RTVD has become "absolutely public," serving all citizens rather than the government of the day, a shift he credited to President Luis Abinader Source: listindiario. The event featured testimonials from hosts Raulito, Lissette Selman, and Ruth Ocumarez, who highlighted RTVD's renewed approach to content production and audience connection Source: diariolibree.