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Telemundo to Host Inauguration Special, “Los Hispanos y Trump”

Posted January 19, 2017

Noticias Telemundo is hosting a special hosted by  José Díaz-Balart which 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. Additionally, the television network is extending its inauguration programming to eight hours, making it the most extensive coverage of this type of event in the television network’s history.

“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, in a statement.  “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.”

What time will this air?

The network’s Inauguration Day coverage will begin at 9AM/8C with “Trump en la Casa Blanca.”

Where will this coverage air?

The coverage airs nationally through Telemundo Network which reaches 94% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 17 owned stations and 54 broadcast affiliates. 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.

Who should watch this? 

If you are looking for an innovative and revealing perspective of the Inauguration, “Los Hispanos y Trump” then tune-in to Telemundo. In “Los Hispanos y Trump” we will experience the inauguration thought the eyes of five individuals who reflect the broader Latino community without unnecessary filters. They will be provided with cameras and comment on the inauguration from their own perspective. The special will be hosted by José Díaz-Balart.

Who will be the 5 individuals discussing the events?

-A jornalero (farm worker) from Southern California.

-A youtuber and hairstylist from the Bronx.

-A dreamer whose parents own a small Tamal factory.

-A pro Trump latina invited to the inauguration.

-A Mexican woman who plans to demonstrate during the ceremony.

Where will the team be? 

“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.

The regular broadcasts of “Al Rojo Vivo” and “Noticias Telemundo” will also be devoted to analyzing the day’s developments.

Why is it so important to focus on the views of Hispanics for this unprecedented election?

Latinos played an unprecedented role during the presidential race both as a subject of the campaign, due to the emphasis on immigration and as a voting bloc. 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.