Cooperativa

Cooperativa broadcasts on 93.3 MHz from Santiago, Chile, and streams live on Tuninga Radio.

This radio station specializes in News, Sports, Talk music.

Radio Cooperativa is one of Chile's most prominent news and information radio stations, with a rich broadcasting history spanning nearly 90 years. The station was founded on February 16, 1935, in Valparaíso under the name Radio Cooperativa Vitalicia, initially created as a communications medium serving the Sociedad de Rentas Vitalicias to promote their business interests. The station originally broadcast on shortwave frequencies in the 40-meter band. Radio Cooperativa is operated by Compañía Chilena de Comunicaciones S.A. and currently broadcasts on 93.3 FM in Santiago, having returned to the FM band on February 3, 1997, after previously broadcasting on 92.1 FM until October 1979. The station maintains a comprehensive nationwide network through owned stations and affiliate agreements, providing coverage across Chile's major cities including Rancagua, Curicó, Talca, Chillán, Concepción, Temuco, Valdivia, Osorno, and Puerto Montt, among others. The station's programming consists of 24-hour live broadcasts focused on news, current affairs, sports coverage, and cultural content. Radio Cooperativa delivers hourly news bulletins covering national and international developments, supported by a professional team of journalists and correspondents throughout the country. The station features various talk programs, sports analysis shows, and interview segments that address contemporary issues in Chilean society and politics. Radio Cooperativa has earned recognition for its journalistic standards, receiving the prestigious Premio Gabo award in 2020 for excellence in journalism. The station operates under the slogan "Conocemos a Chile" (We Know Chile) and emphasizes credibility, objectivity, and impartiality as core values in its news presentation. Radio Cooperativa maintains its editorial independence through advertising-based funding, avoiding external financial influences on its content. The station has historically played a significant role in Chilean media, noted for its stance during the country's military dictatorship period from 1973 to 1990. Radio Cooperativa extends its reach beyond traditional broadcasting through digital platforms, offering online streaming accessible worldwide via its website cooperativa.cl, as well as maintaining active presence on social media platforms. The station serves an audience of over 2 million regular listeners, making it one of Chile's most-listened-to news radio stations. With more than eight decades of continuous operation, Radio Cooperativa has established itself as a trusted source of information and a key institution in Chilean journalism and broadcasting.

Located in Santiago, Chile, the station maintains strong community connections and can be reached by phone at +56 (2) 23648000 or by email at [email protected].