HCN Global-La Red Hispana, the largest independent producer of educational and informational content for Spanish-language radio, print and digital platforms in the United States, is celebrating the expansion of its flagship program, Bienvenidos a América, to ViX and Univisión Puerto Rico-WSTE Channel 7. The program, which launched in 1997, now joins more than 80 radio and television affiliates across the United States, reinforcing its position as one of the longest-running Spanish-language programs dedicated to serving Hispanic immigrants.
The move to ViX, a major streaming platform, and Univision Puerto Rico-WSTE Channel 7 represents a natural evolution for a program that began on radio nearly three decades ago and has continually adapted to changing technology and media consumption habits. This expansion matters because it ensures that vital information on immigration, health, education, civic engagement, and financial literacy reaches Hispanic audiences wherever they are—including younger viewers who increasingly rely on streaming and digital platforms. By making Bienvenidos a América available on ViX, HCN Global-La Red Hispana is directly addressing the shift in how Latino communities consume news and information, particularly on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
“Bienvenidos a América has not only made history — it continues to make history. After 29 years of uninterrupted broadcasting, its arrival on ViX and Univision Puerto Rico marks another major milestone for HCN Global-La Red Hispana and demonstrates the enduring strength of a program that continues to earn the trust of generations of Latinos across the United States,” said Jeff Kline, President and Founder of HCN Global-La Red Hispana. This trust is critical at a time when immigration policies and their impacts on millions of families remain at the forefront of national debate. The program’s editorial mission has long centered on immigration, covering changes in laws and policies, citizenship, naturalization, visas, deportations, and other issues directly affecting immigrant families.
“This growth reaffirms HCN Global-La Red Hispana’s commitment to delivering high-quality, culturally relevant content to Hispanic audiences wherever they are and on the platforms they use every day,” said Alison Rodden, CEO of HCN Global-La Red Hispana. The expansion also signals the growing importance of streaming services in reaching diverse audiences. ViX, with its broad user base, offers a new avenue for the program to engage with viewers who may not have access to traditional radio or television. Similarly, Univision Puerto Rico-WSTE Channel 7 extends the program’s footprint to the island’s Spanish-speaking population, further solidifying its role as a trusted source of information.
Currently hosted by journalist José López Zamorano, Bienvenidos a América regularly features immigration attorneys, policy experts, and other specialists who break down the latest developments and answer questions directly from listeners and viewers. This interactive format, combined with the program’s digital transformation—including podcasts, live streaming, social media, television, digital video, and on-demand content—positions it to continue making complex issues easier to understand and providing practical, trustworthy information.
Nearly three decades after its first broadcast, Bienvenidos a América continues to evolve while remaining anchored in its original mission: creating a platform where the voices and concerns of Hispanic communities are heard. The expansion to ViX and Univision Puerto Rico is not just a distribution deal; it is a testament to the enduring relevance of a program that has informed and supported generations of immigrants and is now poised to do the same for years to come. For more information, visit hcnglobal.com.
