Tele Rebelde was officially launched on July 22, 1968, in the city of Santiago de Cuba.

It broadcast a wide variety of programs for six hours a day from Monday through Saturday and on Sunday afternoons.

In 1979, Tele Rebelde from Santiago de Cuba and Channel 2 in Havana were merged into a unified brand, the new network retained most of the programming and the name of the Santiago de Cuba station while also opening a new studio facility.

From Monday to Saturday, the channel begins with the news magazine Good Morning, Awakening All Cuba, and reports of world and national events, emphasizing culture and sport, with the rest of the morning programming block dedicated to sports and fitness.

The channel also broadcasts cultural programming, including those in the performing arts and Cuban cinema.