On September 2, the IFT issued two resolutions in response to the shutdown of two Mexico City radio stations for reasons that their owner claimed were force majeure events. However, the agency isn’t buying Grupo Radio Centro’s line as to why it closed down XEEST-AM 1440 and XERED-AM 1110.
Now, the case will be forwarded to the Compliance Unit, which could impose potential sanctions.
Article 157 of the LFTR allows stations to suspend service due to force majeure events but is otherwise strict on how and why stations can cease broadcasting in order to ensure the continuity of broadcasting service: