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Delta and LATAM Airlines to form the leading airline partnership throughout the Americas

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ATLANTA and SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Delta (NYSE: DAL) and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (NYSE: LTM; IPSA: LTM) (“LATAM”) today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership that for the first time combines the strengths of the leading airlines in North and Latin America.

“This transformative partnership with LATAM will bring together our leading global brands, enabling us to provide the very best service and reliability for travelers to, from and throughout the Americas,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s chief executive officer. “Our people, customers, owners and communities will all benefit from this exciting platform for future growth.”

“This alliance with Delta strengthens our company and enhances our leadership in Latin America by providing the best connectivity through our highly complementary route networks,” said Enrique Cueto Plaza, chief executive officer of LATAM. “We look forward to working alongside one of the world’s best airlines to enhance the travel experience for our passengers.”

The strategic partnership will unlock new growth opportunities, building upon Delta’s and LATAM’s global footprint and joint ventures worldwide, including Delta’s existing partnership with Aeroméxico. With their complementary networks, Delta, LATAM and their partners will be able to offer access to a greatly expanded array of worldwide destinations. Together, the partnership will provide greater customer convenience, a more seamless travel experience and better connect customers with the rest of the world.

Additional details of the partnership include:

  • Delta will invest $1.9 billion for a 20 percent stake in LATAM through a public tender offer at $16 per share, to be funded principally with newly issued debt and available cash.
  • Delta will also invest $350 million to support the establishment of the strategic partnership.
  • Delta will acquire four A350 aircraft from LATAM and has agreed to assume LATAM’s commitment to purchase 10 additional A350 aircraft to be delivered beginning in 2020 through 2025, supporting Delta’s ongoing fleet transformation.
  • Delta will be represented on LATAM’s Board of Directors, further strengthening the relationship.
  • The tender offer and the strategic partnership are subject to customary closing conditions and all required governmental and regulatory approvals, including anti-trust immunity.

Delta expects that the transaction will be accretive to EPS over the next two years. In addition, the transaction will not impact the company’s existing financial commitments to shareholders, including free cash flow and shareholder returns. Delta also expects to remain within targeted leverage ratios.

For LATAM, the transaction will improve free cash flow generation, reduce forecasted debt by over $2 billion by 2025 and improve LATAM’s capital structure, enhancing its ability to execute its long-term strategy.

Delta Conference Call

Delta will hold a live conference call and webcast to discuss the agreement on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of this event will be available at ir.delta.com. An online replay will be available at the same site shortly after the webcast is complete.

LATAM Conference Call

LATAM will hold a live conference call and webcast to discuss the agreement on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast of this event will be available at www.latamairlinesgroup.net/investor-overview.  An online replay will be available at the same site shortly after the webcast is complete. A replay of this call will be available until 12:00 (ET) on October 4, 2019.

Additional Information

The tender offer described in the exhibit to this Form 8-K has not yet commenced, and this communication is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the common shares (the “Shares”) of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (“LATAM”) and American Depository Receipts representing the Shares or any other securities. If required by applicable law and solely upon the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to the tender offer outlined herein, Delta intends to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a Tender Offer Statement and related materials on Schedule TO, and to the extent required, LATAM would file a Solicitation Recommendation on Schedule 14D-9. Holders of the Shares and American Depository Receipts representing the Shares are encouraged to read carefully such documents if and when they become available, and as they may be amended from time to time, before any decision is made with respect to the potential offer, because they will contain important information. If and when filed, such documents will be available free of charge at the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – www.sec.gov. In addition, if and when filed, Delta will provide copies of such documents free of charge to holders of the Shares and American Depository Receipts representing the Shares.

About Delta

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in products, services, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by its 80,000 people around the world, Delta continues to invest billions in its people, delivering a world-class travel experience and generating industry-leading shareholder returns. With its constant drive to invest, innovate and expand, Delta today is the world’s No. 1 airline by total revenues.

Delta serves nearly 200 million people every year, taking customers across its industry-leading global network to more than 300 destinations in over 50 countries.

  • Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta offers more than 5,000 daily departures and as many as 15,000 affiliated departures including the premier SkyTeam alliance, of which Delta is a founding member.
  • Through its innovative alliances with Aeroméxico, Air France-KLM, Alitalia, China Eastern, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia and WestJet, Delta is bringing more choice and competition to customers worldwide.
  • Delta operates significant hubs and key markets at airports in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, London–Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris– Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, São Paulo, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo.
  • Delta has been recognized as a Fortune’s top 50 Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the eighth time in nine years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented eight consecutive years and named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Worldwide for two consecutive years.
  • As an employer, Delta has been regularly awarded top honors from organizations like Glassdoor and recognized as a top workplace for women and members of the military. Delta CEO Ed Bastian was named among the “World’s Greatest Leaders” by Fortune magazine in 2018.
  • Delta believes that its social responsibility lies at the intersection of its core values and core competencies, making a difference where Delta people live, work and fly by giving time, talents and one percent of the company’s annual profits.
  • Diversity and Inclusion is core to Delta’s culture and Delta believes it should be reflected in its people, the companies with which it does business, the way it treats customers and the manner in which it serves the world.
  • More about Delta can be found on the Delta News Hub as well as delta.com, via @DeltaNewsHub on Twitter and Facebook.com/delta.

About LATAM Airlines Group S.A

LATAM Airlines Group is Latin America’s leading airline group with one of the largest route networks in the world, offering services to 143 destinations in 25 countries, including six domestic markets in Latin America – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru – in addition to international operations in Latin America, Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Oceania, Africa and Asia.

The airline group employs over 41,000 people worldwide, operating approximately 1,300 flights per day and transporting 71 million passengers per year.

LATAM Airlines Group has 322 aircraft in its fleet, which features the latest and most modern models including the Boeing 787, Airbus A350, A321 and A320neo.

LATAM Airlines Group is the only airline group in the Americas and one of three worldwide to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability ‘World’ Index. In 2019, it was recognized by the index for sustainable practices, based on economic, social and environmental criteria, for the sixth consecutive year.

LATAM Airlines Group shares are traded on the Santiago Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange in the form of ADRs.

For any commercial or brand related query, visit www.latam.com. Further financial information is available via http://www.latamairlinesgroup.net. 

Delta Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release with respect to Delta that are not historical facts, including statements regarding estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or strategies for the future, may be “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the cost of aircraft fuel; the availability of aircraft fuel; the impact of fuel hedging activity including rebalancing Delta’s hedge portfolio, recording mark-to-market adjustments or posting collateral in connection with fuel hedge contracts; the performance of significant investments in airlines in other parts of the world; the possible effects of accidents involving Delta’s aircraft; breaches or security lapses in Delta’s information technology systems; disruptions in Delta’s information technology infrastructure; dependence on technology in operations; the restrictions that financial covenants in financing agreements could have on financial and business operations; labor issues; the effects of weather, natural disasters and seasonality on business; the effects of an extended disruption in services provided by third parties; failure or inability of insurance to cover a significant liability at Monroe’s Trainer refinery; the impact of environmental regulation on the Trainer refinery, including costs related to renewable fuel standard regulations; ability to retain senior management and key employees; damage to reputation and brand if Delta is exposed to significant adverse publicity through social media; the effects of terrorist attacks or geopolitical conflict; competitive conditions in the airline industry; interruptions or disruptions in service at major airports at which Delta operates; the effects of extensive government regulation on business; the sensitivity of the airline industry to prolonged periods of stagnant or weak economic conditions; uncertainty in economic conditions and regulatory environment in the United Kingdom related to the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union; and the effects of the rapid spread of contagious illnesses. 

Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause differences between Delta’s actual results and forward-looking statements is contained in Delta’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including Delta’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2018.  Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on Delta’s forward-looking statements, which represent its views only as of September 26, 2019, and which Delta has no current intention to update.

LATAM Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Such statements may include words such as “may” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe” or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on LATAM’s current plans, estimates and projections and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements involve inherent known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of LATAM’s control and difficult to predict. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors and uncertainties include in particular risks associated with uncertainties as to the timing of the implementation of the strategic partnership; the possibility that various conditions to the consummation of the strategic partnership may not be satisfied or waived, including that a governmental entity may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant a necessary regulatory approval; the effects of disruption from the strategic partnership on the respective businesses of Delta and LATAM and those additional risks described in the documents we have filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them, whether in light of new information, future events or otherwise.

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SOURCE Delta Air Lines

Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo Celebrating 30 Years of Service to Community

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BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo (HUB) will host its annual gala on December 14, 2019 at the Lafayette Hotel in downtown Buffalo celebrating 30 years of service to the community. This event supports services provided by the agency to clients of Erie County and the surrounding area. In addition to the formal gala, a silent auction will be held offering sport memorabilia, dinner vouchers and tickets to local events.  Eugenio Russi, HUB’s Executive Director and Acacia Network’s Upstate Vice President stated he hopes to raise enough funds to assist the agency in its efforts to offer additional services to the community.

HUB is a not for profit organization serving the Western New York Community since 1989. HUB offers an array of services including domestic violence counseling, health home services, senior day program, substance abuse treatment, preventive services for youth, supportive housing with case management and a food pantry.

HUB is an affiliate of Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation. With 63 years of combined experience, Acacia Network has demonstrated the ability to scale high quality, comprehensive services in the community. The Network offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment.

Tickets and information about the event may be found on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hub-gala-celebrating-30-years-of-service-tickets-54242709404?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

About Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo:
HUB has been providing services to the Western New York Community for 30 years. In early 1980, The Puerto Rican American Community Association (PRACA), the Puerto Rican Chicano Committee (PRCC) and La Alternativa (LA) leaders came together to maximize their resources and solve issues affecting the Latino community. In July 1989, all three organizations formally merged to create HUB and offer integrated care services on the east and west side of Buffalo.

About Acacia Network:
Acacia Network, an integrated care organization with offices in New York State, as well as Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Georgia, Connecticut, Arkansas and Puerto Rico, is the leading Latino integrated care non-profit in the nation. Our mission is realized through three main service delivery systems: Primary Health Care, Behavioral Health Care, and Housing. Acacia Network has demonstrated ability to scale high quality, comprehensive services for thousands of the most vulnerable residents in the communities we serve.

 

Media Contacts:
Melany Compres, Communications
[email protected]

Eugenio Russi, Director, HUB
[email protected]

SOURCE Acacia Network Inc.

Spanish Action League Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Community

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SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ –The Spanish Action League (La Liga) will host its annual gala on November 14, 2019 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Syracuse celebrating 50 years of service to the community. This event supports services provided by the agency to clients of Onondaga County and the surrounding area. In addition to the formal gala, a silent auction will be held offering dinner vouchers and tickets to local events.  Elisa Morales, La Liga’s Executive Director stated she hopes to raise enough funds to assist the agency in its efforts to offer additional services to the community.

La Liga is a not for profit organization serving the Central New York Community since 1969. La Liga offers an array of programs including housing assistance, youth groups, health and wellness programs and translation services. For 50 years now, it has been a force striving to help a community that faces linguistic, cultural, educational, economic, and experiential barriers.

La Liga is an affiliate of Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation. With 63 years of combined experience, Acacia has demonstrated the ability to scale high quality, comprehensive services in the community. The Network offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment.

For information on tickets and sponsorships, please contact Julia Jones at [email protected].

About La Liga:
La Liga is dedicated to serving the Spanish-speaking population in a 12-county region. Since 1969, it has strived to help a community that faces many barriers every day. La Liga bridges linguistic, cultural, and experiential gaps. The bilingual, bicultural staff works to create opportunities, economic development, and education that help people acculturate and enable the community as a whole to prosper. La Liga serves Onondaga, Cayuga, Oswego, Madison, and Cortland.

About Acacia Network:
Acacia Network, an integrated care organization with offices in New York State, as well as Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Georgia, Connecticut, Arkansas and Puerto Rico, is the leading Latino integrated care non-profit in the nation. Our mission is realized through three main service delivery systems: Primary Health Care, Behavioral Health Care, and Housing. Acacia Network has demonstrated ability to scale high quality, comprehensive services for thousands of the most vulnerable residents in the communities we serve.

Media Contacts:
Melany Compres, Communications
[email protected]

Elisa Morals, Director, La Liga
[email protected]

 

SOURCE Acacia Network Inc.

CISUSA Conferencias Impactantes USA will hold a press conference to present its 2019 Orgullo Hispano Awards

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MIAMI, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CISUSA, Conferencias Impactantes USA, values the efforts of the Hispanic community in the United States. Thanks to our Hispanic community and our board of Conferencias Impactantes USA, we have chosen individuals who are highly recognized for their dedication, effort, high spirit of overcoming, and family values to receive the award Orgullo Hispano 2019 (Hispanic Pride 2019).

Our community nominates some outstanding Hispanics every year for their effort and dedication in the community which has impacted the lives of many others. Our research board every year since the awards were founded, have recognized different Latinos for their spiritual and moral values as businesswomen and businessmen. It is at this moment where we show who we are inside of American society and how together we have made a difference. It is, therefore, very important as media to divulgate this event, which has helped Hispanics to mark a path for success to others within our Latin-American society and within American society.

Come and get the inside story on Monday, September 30, 2019 with a private press conference and learn about the nominees, who they are, and all their accomplishments. 

WHAT:  Press conference on upcoming Orgullo Hispano 2019 (Hispanic Pride 2019). 

WHY: It is the time to demonstrate the work of Hispanics in the community and highlight Hispanic values.   

WHEN:  Monday, September 30, 2019 at 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM   

WHERE:  Holiday Inn Express & Suites Miami-Kendall 13475 SW 131st St, Miami, FL 33186

Miami/Broward Media outlets ARE REQUIRED to register in order to cover the press conference with: Marlene Gómez or Ruby Perez Media Chief – Media Deputy Chief, [email protected] 

Register in: https://www.conferenciasimpactantesusa.com/orgullo-hispano  

SOURCE CISUSA, Conferencias Impactantes USA

On World Heart Day, Oleic Acid From Olive Oil Can Reduce Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

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MADRID, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — On World Heart Day, created to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and its consequences, the Olive Oil Makes a Tastier World promotional initiative of Olive Oils from Spain, in collaboration with the European Union, reminds us that eating an inadequate diet is one of the main cardiovascular risk factors.

Spanish Olive oil healthy and delicious (PRNewsfoto/Olive Oils from Spain)

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8616051-olive-oil-fight-coronary-heart-disease/

Oleic acid, the main component of olive oils, is an ally against this type of ailment since it is a monounsaturated fat that, when it substitutes the consumption of fats and oils rich in saturated fatty acids, can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. To achieve that healthy benefit, the FDA recommends daily consumption of about 20 grams of olive oil/oleic acid, the equivalent of a tablespoon and a half.

“We have been able to verify that consuming 40 ml a day of extra virgin olive oil, within a Mediterranean diet, can reduce vascular complications by more than 30%,” said Ramón Estruch, coordinator of the PREDIMED Study, the most influential in the world about food and health. This multicenter trial (conducted in Spain between 2003-2010) found the benefits of consuming extra virgin olive oil to be within the framework of a healthy diet.

About Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional

Olive Oils from Spain is the promotional brand of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional, a non-profit organization formed by all the representative associations of the Spanish olive oil sector, and whose main objective is the dissemination of the healthy product internationally. With the “Olive Oil World Tour” campaign as a tool, it has proposed to make the world a place with more flavor and urges consumers to join the European way of life (Join the European Healthy Lifestyle with Olive Oils from Spain. Olive Oil Makes to Tastier World) – a campaign that has the collaboration of the European Union.

www.oliveoilworldtour.eu  
https://www.instagram.com/oliveoilworldtoureu/  
https://www.facebook.com/OliveOilWorldTourEU/

Contact:

Gines Mena: [email protected]  
Oscar Westermeyer: [email protected]  
Phone: +34-91-506-28-60

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SOURCE Olive Oils from Spain

AARP Collaborates With The Hispanic Heritage Foundation To Recognize Latino Trailblazers And Leaders Making Nationwide Impact

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, will sponsor the 32nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards to honor talented and accomplished leaders, artists and professional athletes of Hispanic descent that are making a positive impact in society. AARP also will present the Hispanic Heritage Award for Film to Mexican Actor, Writer and Producer, Eugenio Derbez. The Hispanic Heritage Foundation will host the awards on October 1st at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C. and will be broadcast nationally by PBS affiliates on October 11th.

“AARP is a long-time supporter of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and its mission, and it is always a great honor to be part of a celebration that recognizes the contributions of Latino leaders from diverse backgrounds,” states Yvette Peña, Vice President of Multicultural Leadership. “This year, we are especially thrilled to present this film award to Eugenio Derbez. His career is admirable and spans four decades, and he continues to reinvent himself, both personally and professionally, in an industry that is known for limiting people’s opportunities as they age. In many ways, his work aligns with AARP’s Cincuentañeros® movement.”

Through the Cincuentañeros movement, AARP aims to change the conversation on aging and promotes a more contemporary perspective to help the Latino community celebrate life, learn from one another and feel empowered at any life stage. The goal is to change outdated beliefs on aging and encourage people across generations to live life sin cuenta (without counting or at any age).

The Hispanic Heritage Awards were established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan to commemorate the creation of Hispanic Heritage Month in America. Since that time, the Hispanic Heritage Awards are considered among the highest honors for Hispanics by Hispanics. Top Latino performers and personalities pay tribute to the Honorees from the stage. The Awards are unique in that celebrities take the stage along with educators, innovators, community and business leaders, elected officials, and others. The Awards are supported by nearly 40 national Hispanic-serving institutions who co-host the program. Surrounding events include an Honorees Dinner, Youth Leadership Summit and festive After-Party. Following the live show, PBS will broadcast the taped program on its stations on October 11th during Hispanic Heritage Month.

About AARP:
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation

The Hispanic Heritage Awards serve as a launch of HHF’s year-round, award-winning programs that inspire, prepare and connect Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s needs as well as promoting cultural pride.  HHF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  For more information on the mission of HHF visit www.hispanicheritage.org.

SOURCE AARP

El Cuidador: Written & Performed By Sergio Ochoa, Directed By Omar Medina

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sergio Ochoa (Simón Dice, Univision) presents two performances of El Cuidador, on Saturday, September 28 at The Margo Albert Theatre – Plaza de la Raza, 3540 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031. The American premiere of the English translation of El Cuidador is at 2 PM, followed by a performance in the original Spanish at 7:30 PM.

Ochoa’s fast paced one-man show is both a personal memoir and a tribute to his glamorous mother. By turns tender and hilarious, Sergio Ochoa reminisces about his early life and relationship with his mother, famed Mexican comic actress, Leonorilda Ochoa. Through memories of his mother’s remarkable career, deft portraits of their friends and family, a hilarious account of his commercial audition to be Mexico’s most passionate lunch meat pitchman, and other stories – Ochoa reveals their journey. Following her diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s, Sergio becomes Leonorilda’s caretaker, and his growing career and professional success runs parallel to his mother’s inevitable decline.  

Since its Spanish language debut in Mexico City in 2016, El Cuidador has been performed throughout Mexico to great acclaim. The details are unique, but the themes of family, love, regret and the bittersweet ache of memory are universal to every audience member. Well known to Spanish language television audiences, Sergio Ochoa currently stars as Bartolomé in the hit comedy Simón Dice, now in its second season, broadcast on Univision in the U.S.

Tickets currently priced at $30 (includes venue parking) and are available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-cuidador-tickets-68705274325, or at the box office.

  • English language performance at 2 pm. and Spanish language performance at 7:30 pm.
  • Play appropriate for teens and adults
  • No refunds or returns for one day performances
  • Tickets are not redeemable for cash
  • No cameras or food are allowed in the theater
  • No admission after performance begins

SOURCE Sergio Ochoa

Superstars Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to Perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Sunday, February 2, 2020 on FOX

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Superstars Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to Perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Pepsi, the NFL and Roc Nation announced cultural icons Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform during the PEPSI SUPER BOWL LIV HALFTIME SHOW on FOX at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020.  Pepsi and the NFL collaborated with Roc Nation to bring these two icons together for the first time ever, for what will be an unforgettable performance on the world’s biggest stage.

Superstars Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to Perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show

“Ever since I saw Diana Ross fly off into the sky at the Halftime Show, I dreamed of performing at the Super Bowl,” said Lopez.  “And now it’s made even more special not only because it’s the NFL’s 100th anniversary, but also because I am performing with a fellow Latina.  I can’t wait to show what us girls can do on the world’s biggest stage.”

“I’m so honored to be taking on one of the world’s biggest stages in the company of a fellow female artist to represent Latinos and Latinas from the U.S. and all over the world — and to top it off, on my birthday!” said Shakira.  “This is a true American dream and we are going to bring the show of a lifetime!”

Jennifer Lopez is an award-winning singer, actress, producer, and entertainer who has established herself in music, film, and television. She is a successful recording and touring artist who has sold over 75 million records and has a cumulative worldwide box-office gross of over $3 billion. As an artist, fashion icon, entrepreneur, and a philanthropist, Jennifer Lopez has been named to the TIME 100 list, Forbes’ Most Powerful Celebrity, and People’s first “Most Beautiful Woman in the World”, in addition to being nominated for both Golden Globe and GRAMMY awards and receiving the MTV Video Vanguard Award. Most recently, Lopez spent Summer 2019 touring the globe with her electrifying sold-out It’s My Party tour. She can currently be seen on the big screen as the notorious Ramona in the critically-acclaimed box office smash, Hustlers. As one of most influential female artists in history, Jennifer Lopez defines what it means to be a global icon and the ultimate multi-hyphenate. As one of the most influential female artists in history, Jennifer Lopez defines what it means to be a global icon and the ultimate multi-hyphenate.

Shakira is a Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-GRAMMY® award winner.  She has sold over 75 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards including three GRAMMYs®, eleven Latin GRAMMYs®, and several World Music Awards, American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, to name a few.  She is the only artist from South America to have a number one song in the U.S., has had four of the 20 top-selling hits of the last decade, and is one of the top-5 YouTube artists of all time.  Shakira’s last album “El Dorado” charted #1 on iTunes in 37 Countries, won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2017 Latin GRAMMY® Awards, and Best Latin Pop Album at the 2018 GRAMMY® Awards. With over 10 billion streams, it is one of the most-streamed female albums of all time. In November 2018 she wrapped her hugely successful El Dorado World Tour.

Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Announcement

The Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show is the most-watched musical performance of the year, with nearly 100 million viewers tuning in to last year’s show.  Super Bowl LIV marks Pepsi’s eighth year as title sponsor of the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show and 18th year as an NFL partner. Past halftime performances include Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Prince, Madonna and more.

The Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show telecast will be produced by NFL Network with Ricky Kirshner serving as executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton serving as director. Roc Nation will serve as producers and strategic entertainment advisors of the live performance.

Viewers can expect unprecedented access to the making of pop culture’s biggest event and should stay tuned for more details.  For ongoing updates on the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show, follow @Pepsi on Instagram and Twitter.

The first exclusive interview between Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will air tonight on NFL Thursday Night Football during halftime of the 8:20 p.m. ET game.

For more information about Super Bowl LIV, visit SuperBowl.com.

Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show

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Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Medicare Members Have Access to In-Network Care at PIH Health, Beginning Oct. 1, 2019

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WHITTIER, California, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — People enrolled in Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage plans can receive in-network care from PIH Health, as of October 1, 2019.

This is an expansion of a network relationship between PIH Health and Blue Shield Promise’s parent company Blue Shield of California. People enrolled in Blue Shield of California’s commercial and Medicare Advantage plans already have been enjoying in-network access to PIH Health, which has been recognized as one of the country’s 250 “Best Hospitals” by the Healthgrades in 2019.

“We are excited to offer our Blue Shield Promise Medicare Advantage members in-network access to one of Southern California’s leading healthcare providers, PIH Health, as we continually strive to improve our members’ health and wellness,” said Krista Bowers, general manager and vice president of Medicare for Blue Shield of California. “At Blue Shield, we are committed to providing quality, affordable healthcare that is worthy of our family and friends.”

“Blue Shield Promise is a pioneering nonprofit health plan founded on a mission, like PIH Health, to provide more and better access to high-quality care to all Californians,” said James R. West, PIH Health President and Chief Executive Officer. “Through this collaboration, we are able to continue our commitment to provide outstanding care to Medicare-eligible individuals in the communities we serve.”

Based in Whittier, PIH Health’s integrated network consists of PIH Health Hospital – Whittier, PIH Health Hospital – Downey, 27 outpatient medical facilities, a multispecialty physician group, home health services and hospice care. PIH Health recently announced plans to add a third hospital to its system in downtown Los Angeles, pending regulatory approval.

Medicare’s Annual Election Period is October 15, 2019 to December 7, 2019. For more information about Blue Shield Promise’s Medicare plan offerings, please visit https://blueshieldca.com/promise/medicare. 

About PIH Health
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 2.5 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital – Whittier and PIH Health Hospital – Downey and features 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology for both PIH Health Hospital – Whittier and PIH Health Hospital – Downey. Healthgrades®, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals, recently honored PIH Health Hospital – Whittier with the 2019 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award and for the fifth consecutive year, the Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2015-2019). PIH Health invests millions each year in community education and free and low-cost services to support those with the greatest need. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

About Blue Shield of California and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with 6,800 employees, more than $20 billion in annual revenue and 4.3 million members. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in San Francisco, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health care service plans in California. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, a health plan wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offers Medi-Cal, Cal MediConnect, Medicare Advantage HMO and Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans. It is led by healthcare professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for its nearly 500,000 members. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit blueshieldca.com/promise.

CONTACTS:  

Rosie Marquez

Carol Thornton

PIH Health

Blue Shield of California

562-698-0811,  Ext. 81128

415-229-5359

[email protected]

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The International Courier Services Association Is Launched In Miami

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MIAMI, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thirteen Courier and Packaging companies, mostly based in Florida and the East Coast of the U.S., attended the launch of ICSA, their International Association. Representatives and owners of these companies understand, that in order to thrive, their strength lies in numbers and efforts are being made to bring dozens of companies to the group. During the initial meeting, participants agreed that the need for a common voice and the creation of the industry’s best practices are a priority, as well as ways to confront the challenges being faced, such as the many regulatory issues to confront.

This meeting was just the first of many to follow, where the plurality, diversity and strong representation of its members will ensure a 2020 Agenda that focuses on the industry’s major pain points. Disloyal competition, dumping and substandard practices, are key issues and the Association plans to meet with government bodies in the U.S. and abroad to work together in ways to professionalize the industry and bring change.

Hugo Cuevas-Mohr, founder of Mohr World Consulting, the firm that is helping ICSA get off its foot, noted, “We whole-heartedly believe in industries having a voice that can represent its members and bring the best of them in a collective and unified way. We have been helping associations form and develop and even if every sector must find its own particular way to work together, great things can be achieved by cooperation, tolerance and a genuine desire of better serving its customers.”

ICSA will have an open meeting this coming Saturday, October 5th in Miami to establish the next steps, launch a drive to increase the number of founding members and elect an Advisory Board to guide the Association in its initial stages. Mohr World has engaged Pilar Angel, from Strategy Angel, to collaborate in this crucial effort.

About Mohr World Consulting:

Mohr World has years of experience creating and managing the formation of associations, developing events that drive industry advancement while providing consultancy services for cross-border services & products. Visit us at https://mohr.world/

Press Contact: Pilar Angel, Strategy Angel

[email protected]       

Ph: +1(214) 394 4779

SOURCE Mohr World Consulting

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