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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "give%20me%20a%20list%20of%20all%20am%20radio%20stations%20located%20in%20or%20near%20Santa%20Cruz%20de%20la%20Sierra%2C%20Bolivia%2C%20along%20with%20any%20information%20about%20each%20station%27s%20format%20that%20is%20available."
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are several notable AM radio stations in or near Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Where available, I include each station\u2019s frequency, ownership, format or programming style\u2014all from the most recent sources I could locate.\n\n---\n\n### Major AM Stations in/near Santa Cruz de la Sierra\n\n| Frequency (kHz) | Station Name / Owner | Location / Area Covered* | Programming Format / Notes |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| **960 AM** | Radio Santa Cruz (Fundaci\u00f3n IRFA) | Santa Cruz (Andr\u00e9s Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez); department- and national-wide reach ([radiostationworld.com](https://radiostationworld.com/locations/bolivia/santa_cruz/radio_stations/?utm_source=openai)) | Mixed format: news, information, variety shows, cultural content, specials. Key programs include *Visi\u00f3n Nacional* (news), *Colectivo de las 9* (morning magazine), afternoon & evening magazines. It serves both urban and wide rural areas via the Red Amaz\u00f3nica Satelital. ([irfabolivia.org](https://www.irfabolivia.org/a-media-tarde/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **1200 AM** | Radio Oriental (Radiodifusora Oriental S.R.L.) | Santa Cruz | Adult-oriented format. Includes news and sociocultural programming. Long history as an institution that blends journalism, editorials, and regional culture. ([fmradiooriental.com](https://fmradiooriental.com/nosotros/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **850 AM** | Radio Mar\u00eda Auxiliadora \u2013 Salesian network | Montero (near Santa Cruz region) ([radios.bolivia.bo](https://radios.bolivia.bo/operadores-de-radiodifusion-am-del-departamento-de-santa-cruz/?utm_source=openai)) | Religious / educational content, typical for Radio Mar\u00eda broadcasts, which focus on Catholic programming, community formation, and devotional and social content. ([radios.bolivia.bo](https://radios.bolivia.bo/operadores-de-radiodifusion-am-del-departamento-de-santa-cruz/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **1480 AM** | Radio Bendita Trinidad | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | While less detail is available, this station is listed in local registries. Likely local content\u2014perhaps religious or community-focused, given the name. ([worldradiomap.com](https://worldradiomap.com/bo/santa-cruz?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n> \\* \u201cArea covered\u201d refers to either the city proper or broader department/regional reach.\n\n---\n\n### Additional Notes & Context\n\n- **Audience and reach**: *Radio Santa Cruz* is one of the more influential, with both AM 960 and FM frequencies, plus satellite signal and streaming. It\u2019s described in its 2025 program/tariff document as \u201cdepartamental y nacional\u201d in reach for its 960 kHz AM broadcast. ([simpe.oep.org.bo](https://simpe.oep.org.bo/storage/medios/m-720/acreditaciones/323/f9915489__programacion-y-cobertura-actualizada-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Ownership & Social Role**:  \n  - Radio Santa Cruz is run by Fundaci\u00f3n IRFA, which is linked to Fe y Alegr\u00eda, a Jesuit organization focused on education and social communication. ([irfabolivia.org](https://www.irfabolivia.org/a-media-tarde/?utm_source=openai))  \n  - Radio Oriental is a private station with longstanding historical roots tied to regional identity, editorial commentary, and culture. ([fmradiooriental.com](https://fmradiooriental.com/nosotros/?utm_source=openai))  \n  - Radio Mar\u00eda Auxiliadora is part of the Salesian network, so programming is educational-religious. ([radios.bolivia.bo](https://radios.bolivia.bo/operadores-de-radiodifusion-am-del-departamento-de-santa-cruz/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can try digging up a full directory of **all** AM stations in the area (including smaller community stations), and get you their formats, power, and broadcast hours."
    }
]