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, has announced that its flagship program, Bienvenidos a América, is expanding to ViX and Univisión Puerto Rico-WSTE Channel 7. The move adds these major platforms to the program's existing network of more than 80 radio and television affiliates across the United States. The expansion, which took effect on September 11, 2026, underscores the program's enduring relevance and the growing demand for trusted, culturally specific content among Hispanic audiences.
Since its launch in 1997, Bienvenidos a América has informed and supported generations of Hispanic immigrants, making it one of the longest-running Spanish-language programs dedicated to helping audiences understand issues that directly affect their lives and communities. The program's arrival on ViX, a leading streaming service, and Univision Puerto Rico's WSTE Channel 7 represents a natural evolution for a show that began on radio nearly three decades ago and has continually adapted to changing technology and media consumption habits. According to Jeff Kline, President and Founder of HCN Global-La Red Hispana, "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."
The expansion is also a strategic response to shifting audience behaviors. Alison Rodden, CEO of HCN Global-La Red Hispana, noted, "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." By bringing Bienvenidos a América to ViX and Univision Puerto Rico, the program can now reach younger audiences and consumers who increasingly turn to streaming, digital video, and social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for news, information, and community-focused content. Viewers can watch the show on ViX by searching "Bienvenidos a América" in the ViX app or web platform. This multiplatform approach ensures that the program remains accessible to a diverse and evolving Hispanic audience.
Throughout its history, Bienvenidos a América has distinguished itself by combining journalism, expert analysis, practical guidance, and direct audience engagement. Immigration has long been at the heart of its editorial mission, with coverage ranging from changes in immigration laws and policies to citizenship, naturalization, visas, deportations, and other issues affecting millions of immigrant families. The program also addresses a broader range of topics important to Hispanic communities, including health, education, civic engagement, financial literacy, and community empowerment. Currently hosted by journalist José López Zamorano, the show regularly features immigration attorneys, policy experts, and other specialists who break down the latest developments and answer questions directly from listeners and viewers.
The expansion to ViX and Univision Puerto Rico is significant because it positions Bienvenidos a América to continue its mission in a rapidly changing media landscape. As more Hispanic consumers migrate to digital and streaming platforms, the program's availability on these services ensures that critical information about immigration, health, and civic participation remains accessible to those who need it most. For HCN Global-La Red Hispana, this move reinforces its role as a leading producer of content that informs, connects, and inspires action. Nearly three decades after its first broadcast, Bienvenidos a América continues to evolve while remaining anchored in its original mission: making complex issues easier to understand, providing practical and trustworthy information, and creating a platform where the voices and concerns of Hispanic communities are heard.
