The Superintendent of Telecommunications justified the channel's closing because of the events of May 22, 2009, when it spread news based on assumptions regarding the exploitation of gas on the Puná Island that will affect the residents of the island, who make a living in the fishing industry. 
Msimamizi wa Mawasiliano alihalalisha kufungwa kwa idhaa hiyo kwa sababu ya matukio ya tarehe 22 Mei, 2009, ambapo ilisambaza habari zilizotokana na dhana kuwa uchimbaji wa mafuta kwenye kisiwa cha Puna kungewaathiri wakazi wa kisiwa hicho, ambao wanapata kipato chao kutokana uvuvi.