Grupo La Karibeña

Corporacion Universal is a privately owned company headquartered in Lima, Peru. Established with origins tracing back to 1989 when the Capuñay family acquired its first station, Radio Universal, in Monsefú, Chiclayo, and officially founded in 2001 by Higinio Capuñay Sarpan and Eduardo Capuñay, the company employs approximately 120 individuals. It operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer specializing in broadcast television and radio. Functioning as a media conglomerate in Peru, Corporacion Universal focuses on mass-appeal radio broadcasting, print media, television, and digital platforms. Utilizing a decentralized, franchise-like strategy, it acts as a multi-platform market rival to Grupo RPP and CRP Medios y Entretenimiento, prioritizing hyper-localized news reporting and regional tropical music.