Bienvenidos a América Expands to ViX and Univision Puerto Rico
Key Takeaways
- •The Spanish-language program Bienvenidos a América is now available on ViX and Univisión Puerto Rico-WSTE Channel 7, joining a network of more than 80 radio and television affiliates in the United States.
- •Launched in 1997, the program has broadcast for 29 years and focuses on issues affecting Hispanic immigrants, including changes to immigration laws, citizenship, naturalization, visas and deportations.
- •The expansion is intended to reach younger audiences who increasingly consume news and community-focused content through streaming, digital video and social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
- •HCN Global-La Red Hispana President and Founder Jeff Kline and CEO Alison Rodden characterized the move as a milestone underscoring the company's commitment to culturally relevant content across the platforms audiences use every day.
- •Hosted by journalist José López Zamorano and featuring immigration attorneys and policy experts, the program distributes content through podcasts, live streaming, social media, television, digital video and on-demand formats.

HCN Global-La Red Hispana is expanding its flagship program, Bienvenidos a América, to ViX and Univisión Puerto Rico-WSTE Channel 7. The program now joins more than 80 radio and television affiliates across the United States, according to a press release from Noticias Newswire.
HCN Global-La Red Hispana describes itself as the largest independent producer of educational and informational content for Spanish-language radio, print and digital platforms in the United States. Since its launch in 1997, Bienvenidos a América has informed and supported generations of Hispanic immigrants, becoming one of the longest-running Spanish-language programs focused on helping audiences understand issues that directly affect their lives and communities.
The expansion marks the latest stage in the program’s development. It began on radio nearly three decades ago and has adapted to changes in technology and media consumption while maintaining its mission of serving the Hispanic community.
“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.
Alison Rodden, CEO of HCN Global-La Red Hispana, added, “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.”
Throughout its history, Bienvenidos a América has combined journalism, expert analysis, practical guidance and direct engagement with its audience. Immigration remains central to its editorial mission, with coverage of changes to immigration laws and policies, citizenship, naturalization, visas, deportations and other issues affecting millions of immigrant families.
The program also covers topics important to Hispanic communities, including health, education, civic engagement, financial literacy and community empowerment. It is currently hosted by journalist José López Zamorano and regularly features immigration attorneys, policy experts and other specialists who explain the latest developments and answer questions from listeners and viewers.
In recent years, the program’s digital transformation has broadened its original role as a connection to the community. Its radio distribution now extends to podcasts, live streaming, social media, television, digital video and on-demand content.
The move to ViX and Univision Puerto Rico-WSTE Channel 7 places the Bienvenidos a América brand in a broader multiplatform environment, extending its reach to younger audiences and to consumers who increasingly use streaming, digital video and social platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube—for news, information and community-focused content.
Viewers can watch the program on ViX by searching for “Bienvenidos a América” in the ViX app or web platform. Nearly three decades after its first broadcast, the program continues to evolve while maintaining its focus on making complex issues easier to understand, providing practical and trustworthy information, and giving Hispanic communities a platform for their voices and concerns.
For more information about HCN Global, visit hcnglobal.com. The original report is available at https://www.citybuzz.co/2026/09/11/bienvenidos-a-america-expands-to-vix-and-univision-puerto-rico-extending-reach-to-younger-hispanic-audiences.