NOTICIAS TELEMUNDO EXPANDS ITS INAUGURATION DAY COVERAGE WITH “LOS HISPANOS Y TRUMP,” FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 7PM/6C
“Los Hispanos y Trump,” a News Special Hosted by José Díaz-Balart, Features Views of the Swearing in of the New President from the Perspective of Five Latinos in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey and San Francisco
With the Addition of “Los Hispanos y Trump,” Noticias Telemundo is Extending its Inauguration Programming to Eight Hours, the Most Extensive Coverage of this Type of Event in the Network’s History
MIAMI –January 17, 2016- Noticias Telemundo announced its broadcast of “Los Hispanos y Trump,” a news special hosted by José Díaz-Balart that presents the events of the presidential inauguration from the points of view of five Hispanics from different backgrounds, including a hair stylist, a dreamer and a factory worker, from Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey and San Francisco, this Friday, January 20 at 7PM/6C. “Los Hispanos y Trump” expands Telemundo’s coverage of President Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration to eight hours, the network’s most extensive coverage to date of this type of the event. The Inauguration Day programming will be available in its entirety on the NoticiasTelemundo.com website, Noticias Telemundo’s digital properties on Facebook and YouTube, and the Noticias Telemundo mobile app.
“On ‘Los Hispanos y Trump,’ we will experience the inauguration through the eyes of five individuals who reflect the broader Latino community,” explained Luis Fernández, Executive Vice President of Noticias Telemundo. “The Trump presidency and its potential consequences for Latinos are unprecedented, calling for coverage that allows audiences to share their feelings without unnecessary filters and with the rigor and transparency that characterize Noticias Telemundo.”
The network’s Inauguration Day coverage will begin at 9AM/8C with “Trump en la Casa Blanca.” “Noticias Telemundo” anchor José Díaz-Balart and “Al Rojo Vivo” host María Celeste Arrarás will lead a team of more than 10 reporters and presenters stationed around the country. The “Noticias Telemundo” team will be based at a studio at the Newseum de Washington, D.C. and have special access to the ceremony. Morning programming will include the swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Capitol, the full schedule of performances by invited musicians and artists, and the parade in honor of the new president, featuring military regiments, civil organizations and marching bands. Throughout, the network’s coverage will feature the reactions of Hispanics across the United States, with commentary and analysis by Noticias Telemundo experts. The regular broadcasts of “Al Rojo Vivo” and “Noticias Telemundo” will also be devoted to analyzing the day’s developments.
About TELEMUNDO:
TELEMUNDO is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The network features original scripted dramas from Telemundo Studios – the #1 producer of Spanish-language primetime content – as well as non-scripted productions, theatrical motion pictures, specials, news and first-class sports events, reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 17 owned stations and 54 broadcast affiliates. TELEMUNDO is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
