Rádio Itatiaia

About Rádio Itatiaia

Rádio Itatiaia FM is a prominent station originating from Brazil, based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Founded on January 20, 1952, by journalist Januário Laurindo Carneiro, it started as an AM station on 610 kHz before expanding to 95.7 FM in 2000, following the earlier launch of Itatiaia FM in 1992. Acquired by entrepreneur Rubens Menin in May 2021, it has grown into Brazil’s most listened-to station, according to Kantar IBOPE Media in 2022, broadcasting to cities like Juiz de Fora and Montes Claros via its network. Its history reflects a blend of journalism and sports coverage.

The station plays a mix of Brazilian pop music alongside extensive sports and news programming. Known for live football broadcasts of teams like Atlético Mineiro, Cruzeiro, and América, it also features shows like "Jornal da Itatiaia" for current events and "Jornada Esportiva" for game analysis, appealing to a wide audience live and online.

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