The channel started broadcasting on February 11, 1981, becoming the first television channel in Paraguay to broadcast entirely in color. Its founder was businessman Nicolás Bó Parodi.
Canal 13 (Red Privada de Comunicación)[]
1986–1990[]
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1990–1993[]
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1993–1997[]
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1997–1999[]
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El Trece[]
1999–2004[]
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In March 1999, the initial 13 logo was withdrawn and the channel was renamed El Trece.
2004–2007[]
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2007–2016[]
2007–2008[]
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In 2007, the El Trece name was dropped, reverting to its founding name, Canal 13.
2008–2016[]
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Red Paraguaya de Comunicación[]
2016–2019[]
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In 2017, the channel's ownership was transferred from Grupo Chena to Grupo JBB.
Trece[]
2019–present (primary)[]
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In an event, the new name of RPC Paraguay was announced: Trece, it launched on December 2, 2019. The name was chosen because only a few people referred to the channel as RPC.
2025–present (secondary)[]
Thirteen days after the start of digital switchover in Paraguay, Trece unveiled a new logo. As of now, this logo is only used on its social media.
