Radio Kawsachun Coca (RKC) is a Bolivian radio station based in Cochabamba. Founded on November 7, 2007, it is owned by six peasant worker federations from the Cochabamba Tropics region. The station's name, "Kawsachun Coca," means "Long Live Coca" in Quechua, reflecting its mission to defend coca cultivation.
RKC focuses on Latin American politics and has a pro-socialist editorial line. It broadcasts in both Spanish and English, offering news, cultural programs, and social services. The station's programming includes:
Notable Programs
- Aire Musical Folclórico (Folk Music)
- Noticiero RPOS (News)
- Contextos Salvajes (Wild Contexts)
- Sendas Juveniles (Youth Paths)
- Juntos en la Noche (Together at Night)
RKC has faced controversy, including accusations of broadcasting "seditious voices" during political unrest in Bolivia. Despite challenges, it continues to operate as a voice for peasant workers and left-leaning political perspectives in Bolivia and beyond.