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These channels prioritize social dramas, detective series like Brigada , and political talk shows that align with state-promoted "traditional spiritual and moral values". Federal television channels like and Channel One are
2. Digital Platforms: The Rise of Streaming and "Trash Streams" primarily targeting a mature