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Cartoon Network
Programming

Country	Latin America, Brazil and Caribbean
Broadcast area	United States Brazil Latin America The Caribbean
Headquarters	Marietta St NW, CNN Center, Atlanta, United States Local headquarters: Mexico Argentina Colombia Chile Peru Brazil
Language(s)	Latin American Spanish Brazilian Portuguese English (available in SAP with translated continuity)
Picture format	1080i HDTV (rescaled to 480i/576i for standard definition feeds)
Ownership
Owner	WarnerMedia International (AT&T)
Sister channels	Boomerang Tooncast
History
Launched	April 30, 1993; 32 years ago (1993-04-30)
Availability

Cable
Cablemas	Channel 24
Flow Trinidad	Channel 37 / 200
E-Networks Guyana	Channel 65 / 14
Satellite
Dish México	Channel 307
SKY México	Channel 315
DirecTV Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago	Channel 304
MovistarTV Colombia	Channel 301
SKY Brasil	Channel 60

Cartoon Network is a popular TV channel that shows cartoons and animated programs. It's available in Latin America and the Caribbean. This version of Cartoon Network is like a sibling to the original channel in the United States.

The channel started broadcasting on April 30, 1993. It was the first cable channel made just for kids in the region. Before Cartoon Network, some countries like Argentina and Mexico had their own kids' channels, but they were only available in those countries. Cartoon Network changed that by being available across many different places.

Cartoon Network is owned by AT&T through its WarnerMedia International group. It broadcasts from its main offices in Atlanta, United States. There are five different versions, or "feeds," of the channel. Four of these are in Spanish, and one is in Portuguese for Brazil. Each feed has its own schedule, so shows might air at different times depending on where you live.

Awesome Shows on Cartoon Network
Cool Services and Features
- Cartoon Network Mobile
Different Versions of the Channel
- Age Ratings in Mexico
Special Programming Blocks
- Toonami History
Logos of Cartoon Network
See also

Awesome Shows on Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network mainly shows cartoons and animated series. Some of these are made by Cartoon Network itself, and others are bought from different companies.

Many of the most popular shows for kids aged 6 to 10 have been shown on Cartoon Network Latin America. These include classics like The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, Cow and Chicken, Johnny Bravo, and I Am Weasel. Older, well-loved cartoons such as Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, and Looney Tunes also air.

The channel also features popular global anime shows like Pokémon. Newer original series that have become big hits include the Ben 10 series, Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, and Steven Universe. You can also watch the newer The Powerpuff Girls reboot.

Cartoon Network Latin America has even made its own live-action series. La CQ was the channel's first original live-action show from Mexico, starting in 2012. In 2014, the channel also started showing Digimon Fusion and Power Rangers Megaforce.

Cool Services and Features

Since 2007, Cartoon Network has offered more than just TV shows.

Cartoon Network Mobile

This is a special service for mobile phones. It lets you get cool stuff like videos, wallpapers, games, and ringtones for your phone. It's a paid service, so you need to subscribe to it.

Different Versions of the Channel

All five versions of Cartoon Network in Latin America are created in Atlanta, Georgia. They all offer programming and special announcements in English through a feature called SAP (Secondary Audio Programming). This means you can often switch the audio to English if you prefer.

Here are the main versions:

Mexico: This version is for Mexico and uses the Mexico City time zone. It's also available in Central American countries through satellite TV.
South Atlantic: This version is for Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It uses the Buenos Aires time zone.
North Atlantic: This version covers Colombia, Venezuela, Central America, and the Caribbean. It uses the Bogotá time zone.
Pacific: This version is for Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It uses the Santiago de Chile time zone.
Brazilian: This is a separate version just for Brazil. It has different shows and schedules and uses the Brasília time zone.

Age Ratings in Mexico

The Mexican and Brazilian versions of Cartoon Network use age ratings for their shows. This helps you know if a show is right for your age. The Mexican system has its own ratings:

N: This means the show is good for all children. It's like the official AA rating in Mexico. Shows like The Amazing World of Gumball and Steven Universe might have this rating.
TODOS (meaning ALL): This content is good for all ages, but it might have a little bit of cartoon violence. It usually has a 'V' sub-rating for violence. Examples include Regular Show and Teen Titans Go!.
7+: This means the show is best for kids aged 7 or older. It might have mild or funny fantasy violence. Teen Titans and Samurai Jack are examples.
7+ VF: This is for kids aged 7 or older, and it might have a bit more fantasy violence. Shows like ThunderCats Roar and Ben 10 (2016) use this rating.
12+: This means the show is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

Sometimes, a note will appear under the age rating to say if a show has been edited. This means some parts might have been cut out for broadcast. These cuts often happen across all versions of the channel, no matter what rating system they use.

Special Programming Blocks

Cartoon Network has different blocks of shows that air at certain times. Each block has a theme!

Héroes/Heróis: This block is all about heroes! It features shows like Pokémon, Transformers: Cyberverse, and Bakugan Battle Planet.
JA JA JA/HA HA HA: Get ready to laugh! This block shows funny cartoons like Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, and Teen Titans Go!.
Cartoon Pop/Cartoon Z@um: This block brings back classic Cartoon Network shows, like Johnny Bravo and Dexter's Laboratory. It airs every day in the late evening. It used to be called "Cartoon Cartoons" until 2008.
Cine Cartoon: This is where you can watch full-length movies, both animated and live-action. New movies often premiere on Fridays.
Boomerang Club/Clube Boomerang: This block shows some cartoons that also air on Cartoon Network's sister channel, Boomerang. You might see shows like Masha and the Bear and Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!. It airs on weekday mornings.
Cartoon Offair: This is a night block that shows short cartoons during commercial breaks. These shorts are sometimes aimed at an older audience.
Toonami Powered by Crunchyroll: This night block is dedicated to Japanese anime shows. You can watch series like Dragon Ball Super, Mob Psycho 100, and Dr. Stone. It airs every weekday at 11:59 PM.

Toonami History

The Toonami block first started on Cartoon Network on December 2, 2002. It replaced a similar block called Talisman. Toonami showed popular action and anime series like Gundam Wing, Pokémon, and Dragon Ball Z. It was also the home for Inuyasha. Over time, more shows like Saint Seiya and Yu Yu Hakusho were added.

However, because some scenes in the shows were considered too violent, Toonami had to move to later times at night in November 2004. In 2005, a new block called Adult Swim started, which showed more mature content.

In March 2006, Toonami changed its lineup to include more shows for older teens and young adults, like Love Hina. This was to compete with other anime channels. In June 2006, Toonami also started showing anime movies.

Sadly, Cartoon Network stopped airing Toonami completely on March 26, 2007. The shows from the block slowly disappeared from the channel. In January 2010, a new block called Animaction was created, which showed action and anime programs on Wednesday evenings, but it was removed in April 2011.

Good news! On August 18, 2020, Cartoon Network announced that the Toonami block was coming back! It returned on August 31, 2020, in partnership with Crunchyroll. Now, you can watch shows like Dragon Ball Super and Mob Psycho 100 on Toonami again.