New community and university radio stations launch in Colombia and Uruguay

In Tinjacá, Boyacá, a new community radio station named La Carrangoza 90.6 FM has launched. Operated by the Asociación por el Desarrollo del Arte y la Cultura de Boyacá (ASOCULTBOY), the station aims to connect rural and urban communities through local information, culture, and traditions. The programming focuses on campesino and carranguera music, providing a platform for local artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.

In Salto, Uruguay, the Centro Universitario Regional (Cenur) Litoral Norte has requested a frequency from the Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining to establish a university radio station. Operating on 94.7 FM with an estimated range of 50 kilometers, the station is intended to broadcast scientific and academic knowledge from the Universidad de la República (Udelar) while serving as a practical training ground for communication students.