Alianza por el Derecho Humano de las Mujeres a Comunicar A.C. Secures Authorization
The civil association Alianza por el Derecho Humano de las Mujeres a Comunicar A.C. has obtained authorization to resume operations of the frequency XHCDMX-FM 106.1 MHz in Mexico City, according to a notification from the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT).
Background on Violeta Radio
Violeta Radio, the only feminist radio station in Mexico, previously reached 18,000 listeners in its peak moments within Mexico City and its metropolitan area. The station aimed to present impartial, conciliatory content and featured programming by women in a country governed by a woman during a time when an average of two femicides occurred daily across the nation.
Renunciation and Legal Developments
In October 2024, Violeta Radio renounced the concession of XHCDMX-FM 106.1 MHz due to María Eugenia Chávez Fonseca, representative of the associated organization Salud Integral para la Mujer (SIPAM), who relinquished the social use title that allowed 106.1 FM to broadcast in Mexico City.
Chávez Fonseca claimed that two women within Violeta Radio attempted to take control from the inside, causing operational complications. She accused activists Aimée Vega and Lucía Lagunes, who support the organization Comunicación e Información de la Mujer, A.C. (CIMAC), of complicating daily operations.
CRT Notification and Future Plans
On January 15, 2026, the CRT notified Alianza por el Derecho Humano de las Mujeres a Comunicar A.C. of their authorization to restart operations on frequency 106.1 FM, known as XHCDMX-FM.
Currently, more details about this decision are not available in the CRT’s databases. When contacted, María Eugenia Chávez Fonseca stated that they are analyzing the legal case and do not yet have conclusive information.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Alianza por el Derecho Humano de las Mujeres a Comunicar A.C.? It is a civil association that advocates for women’s right to communicate.
- What was Violeta Radio? Violeta Radio was Mexico’s only feminist radio station, known for its gender-perspective content and women-led programming.
- Why did Violeta Radio renounce its concession? Violeta Radio relinquished the concession in October 2024 due to internal complications caused by two women allegedly attempting to take control of the station.
- What is the current status of Violeta Radio? Alianza por el Derecho Humano de las Mujeres a Comunicar A.C. has secured authorization to restart operations on frequency 106.1 FM, as notified by the CRT on January 15, 2026.
