The departure of radio host Giovany Carlos from the morning lineup at Súper Estéreo MILED in La Paz has turned into a political flashpoint after the broadcaster publicly accused Mayor Milena Quiroga of intervening to have him removed from the station.
Carlos, a local media personality known for his on-air commentary, said Quiroga, a member of Morena, personally asked the owners of Grupo Miled México to take him off the air. He claimed the move was not tied to ratings, programming changes or internal station decisions, but to political discomfort.
According to Carlos, the mayor viewed him as an “uncomfortable” public voice and had been unable to persuade him to join her political circle, campaign structure or group of supporters. His refusal, he said, eventually cost him his morning slot.
The allegation, if proven, would raise serious questions about the relationship between political power and local media in Baja California Sur, where radio remains a key platform for public debate and political messaging.
Carlos described his removal as a direct attack on his work and suggested it was driven by political loyalty tests rather than professional standards. He also said he has evidence to back up his claims and is prepared to make it public when necessary.
For now, the broadcaster is no longer heard in the morning on the MILED frequency, a change that has fueled speculation among listeners and local political observers. The controversy has also sparked a broader debate over free expression, pressure on journalists and commentators, and the role elected officials may play behind the scenes in media operations.
As of the information available, neither Mayor Quiroga nor Grupo Miled México has issued a public response to Carlos’ accusation.
Carlos said he plans to address the matter in greater detail in the coming days, leaving open the possibility that the dispute could escalate if he releases the evidence he says he has.
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