ISTMO COMPANIA DE REASEGUROS, INC., Expands its Operations

July 20, 2015

ISTMO COMPANIA DE REASEGUROS, INC., Expands its Operations

PANAMA CITY, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ – As part of its Latin American development strategy, ISTMO COMPANIA DE REASEGUROS, INC., is expanding its operations into our country.

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We are pleased to announce that ASEGURADORA DEL ISTMO S.A. will enter the Peruvian market in order to bring its more than three decades of sector experience recognizing Peru as one of the most important countries of the region with its solid economy and steady development.

The Authorization for Organization was officiated by Resolution of the Superintendent of Banking, Insurance and AFP N° 3692-2015 and released June 26, 2015.

Hunter-Reay, Honda Reign Supreme On Iowa Oval

July 20, 2015

1370652 Photo — Ryan Hunter-Reay drove his Andretti Autosport Honda IndyCar to victory Saturday night at Iowa Speedway (PRNewsFoto/Honda Racing)

Hunter-Reay, Honda Reign Supreme On Iowa Oval

– Hunter-Reay scores third Iowa victory, sixth consecutive Iowa win for Andretti Autosport

– Rahal prevails over gearbox issues, moves to second in drivers’ championship

– Honda drivers claim three of the top five finishing positions

NEWTON, Iowa, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In another thrilling Iowa Corn 300, Ryan Hunter-Reay successfully defended his 2014 victory, holding off Josef Newgarden Saturday night at Iowa Speedway for his first – and Honda’s fourth – Verizon IndyCar Series win of 2015.

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In 2014, Hunter-Reay’s Andretti Autosport team gambled on making a pit stop for fresh tires during a late-race caution, and he charged through the field for victory. But in tonight’s 300-lap run, Hunter-Reay was in contention throughout the race, and successfully battled Newgarden though the final 24 laps as the pair repeated its 1-2 finish from last year.

Hunter-Reay also emerged victorious at Iowa Speedway in 2012, and his Andretti Autosport team has now won six consecutive Indy car races at the short, but very fast, Iowa oval.

Graham Rahal battled through mechanical issues – including a deflating tire leading to an unscheduled pit stop on Lap 55. Falling two laps off the lead pace, Rahal also fought recurring gearbox issues, which necessitated lengthy stays in the pits and finished fourth, just 4.6 seconds behind Hunter-Reay. The effort moved Rahal to second in the drivers’ championship, 42 points behind series leader Juan Pablo Montoya.

Carlos Munoz finished fifth, his best result since winning at Detroit in May, to give the Andretti team two drivers in the top five. Teammate Marco Andretti continued his run of top-10 finishes, taking the checkers in seventh. He remains the only driver in the series to complete every race lap this season. Continuing his substitute role in place of the injured James Hinchcliffe, veteran Ryan Briscoe finished eighth, equaling his previous best result of the season at Texas Motor Speedway.

Video recaps from this weekend’s Honda activities in Iowa are being posted on the “Honda Racing/HPD” YouTube channel. Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, the video packages can be found in the 2015 HPD Trackside Video Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

After back-to-back short oval races, the Verizon IndyCar Series now takes a week off before heading to Honda’s “home” road-course circuit, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, for the Honda Indy 200 on Sunday, August 2.

Verizon IndyCar Series Drivers’ Championship (after 13 of 16 rounds):
1. Juan Pablo Montoya	445 points (2 wins)	6. Sebastien Bourdais	366 (2 wins)
2. Graham Rahal	403 (1 win)	7. Marco Andretti	358
3. Scott Dixon	397 (2 wins)	8. Josef Newgarden	352 (2 wins)
4. Helio Castroneves	391	9. Tony Kanaan	324
5. Will Power	390 (1 win)	10. Simon Pagenaud	294

Ryan Hunter-Reay (#28 Andretti Autosport Honda) started 9^th, finished 1^st, first victory of 2015, third Iowa win in last four years: “I love Iowa Speedway, and certainly this team does. We had to work for it. It was a lot of hard work out there tonight. But we felt we had something for them. We went out and earned it. We were a little loose at the start of the race, but I knew we had a strong car. Once the sun went down, the car just came to life. At the end, when it was just me and Josef [Newgarden], I knew we had a shot at it. The car was on rails out there. We’re having a tough year, but tonight was a different deal. This is a huge win for us. It’s great to be back in Victory Lane.”

Graham Rahal (#15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda) started 17^th, finished 4^th: “That was my hardest race ever. First we had the right rear [tire] go down and then the car just wouldn’t shift. You don’t know how tough that is around here when you’re in traffic and you need to go down to fifth, fourth gear at times and I couldn’t do anything. It was a killer for me. We were quicker than [winner] Hunter-Reay, which is frustrating. When the car was working right, we passed all those guys, but now I’m spent. The car was good, very competitive over the long run and that’s what helped me. Nights like tonight are what build character, and what builds champions. It speaks volumes for this team that we are second in the points. We can win Honda a championship. We’ve got three more races to go and we’re just going to keep our heads down and go forward.”

Allen Miller (Race Team Leader, Honda Performance Development) on tonight’s race: “Congratulations to Ryan Hunter-Reay on defending his Iowa Corn 300 win from last year, and to Andretti Autosport for winning its sixth race in a row here at Iowa. Congratulations and ‘Thank You’ to all our HPD associates. All the hard work that everyone has been putting in really paid off tonight. Congratulations as well to Graham Rahal, who struggled with some shifter issues throughout the race which ended up putting him two laps down, but he battled through them for a solid finish and now stands second in the drivers’ championship. Now, it’s on to Mid-Ohio, where we will fight for another victory in front of a large group of Honda associates and fans.”

NHCLC Calls for Complete Defunding of Planned Parenthood & Federal Government Investigation

July 19, 2015

NHCLC Calls for Complete Defunding of Planned Parenthood & Federal Government Investigation

Condemns Actions of National Organization and Advocates for Life

SACRAMENTO, California, July 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to the video of a Planned Parenthood doctor discussing the sale of human parts of unborn children, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez and the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) are calling upon the federal government to completely defund Planned Parenthood, launch a federal investigation of the organization’s operations, and consider additional legislation to protect human life.

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“The idea of selling the parts of unborn babies is reprehensible and barbaric,” said NHCLC President Rev. Samuel Rodriguez. “We are calling on our elected officials on both sides of the isle to condemn these actions of Planned Parenthood. Not one tax payer’s dollar should ever be allocated towards Planned Parenthood, ever and without exception.”

For over 15 years, the NHCLC has worked to lower the number of abortions in the Hispanic American community. One of its goals is to raise awareness of the intentionality of organizations such as Planned Parenthood specifically targeting Latino and African American communities.

“This ultimately comes down to the fight for respect of life—in every individual born and unborn. We believe that every single person was created in the image of God,” said Rodriquez. “We call all Hispanic evangelicals to rise up and stand for the sanctity of life from the womb to the tomb.”

NHCLC partners with Focus on the Family, works with pregnancy crisis centers across the United States, and runs a restorative outreach program for women who have had abortions in order to educate and minister to its community. As a result of its advocacy for human life, NHCLC also runs an adoption initiative as an alternative to abortions.

NHCLC’s condemnation of Planned Parenthood’s actions stems from its Imago Dei campaign, which upholds that the image of God exists in all human beings, even the unborn.

The foundation of Imago Dei is the statement: “I recognize that every human being, in and out of the womb, carries the image of God – without exception. Therefore, I will treat everyone with love and respect.”

NHCLC/CONEL is the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization. It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. The organization seeks to reconcile Evangelist Billy Graham’s message of salvation through Christ with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march of prophetic activism. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org. NHCLC/CONEL emphasizes “7 Directives” of Life, Family, Compassionate Evangelism, Stewardship, Justice, Education and Youth.

Disneyland Resort Celebrates 60th Anniversary; Announces Million Dollar Philanthropic Program Benefitting Local Nonprofits During Diamond Celebration

July 17, 2015

Disneyland Resort Celebrates 60th Anniversary; Announces Million Dollar Philanthropic Program Benefitting Local Nonprofits During Diamond Celebration

Mickey Mouse and Friends Mark Anniversary with Guests Dressed ’50s-Style, Celebration Cupcakes; Diamond Celebration Sparkles All Year with
Dazzling New Nighttime Entertainment

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sixty years ago today, Walt Disney dedicated his dream project: Disneyland – a land beyond the boundaries of the motion pictures with which he’d made his reputation, a park where families and guests of all ages could be immersed in worlds of fantasy and adventure.

DAZZLING DAY - Mickey Mouse and his friends celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland park during a ceremony at Sleeping Beauty Castle featuring Academy Award-winning composer, Richard Sherman and Broadway actress and singer Ashley Brown, in Anaheim, Calif. on Friday, July 17. Celebrating six decades of magic, the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration features three new nighttime spectaculars that immerse guests in the worlds of Disney stories like never before. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

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Today, as part of its Diamond Celebration, the Disneyland Resort honored 60 years of that dream by announcing “Million Dollar Dazzle” at a ceremony at Sleeping Beauty Castle. Each month during the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, the Million Dollar Dazzle Crew will surprise one or more local nonprofits that exemplify Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ Better Together philosophy with a $60,000 gift, totaling more than $1 million. Girl Scouts of Orange County was surprised with the first gift earlier today. The funds will support the organization’s Comadres outreach program that helps the Girl Scout experience transcend language and cultural barriers for girls in low-income neighborhoods.

“What makes our Diamond Celebration so special is the opportunity to share even more Disney magic with our guests in the parks, and our neighbors in the community,” said Michael Colglazier, president of the Disneyland Resort. “Our ‘Million Dollar Dazzle’ program proudly supports local organizations that enrich the lives of children and families.”

The ceremony at Sleeping Beauty Castle also included the tradition of playing the recording of Walt Disney’s July 17, 1955 welcome to the first Disneyland guests. Mickey Mouse and all his friends were in attendance, and Disney Legend and Academy Award-winning composer Richard M. Sherman (“Mary Poppins”) was joined by actress and singer Ashley Brown (star of “Mary Poppins” on Broadway) singing “Feed the Birds” and leading Disneyland park guests in singing “Happy Birthday.”

Later in the day, a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A., featured current Disneyland Resort cast members along with those who worked at Disneyland in 1955. Guests were invited to show their 1955 Disney side by dressing up ’50s-style in the elegant manner of the guests on Disneyland opening day, and to enjoy special anniversary photo locations and ’50s-inspired entertainment. Large video screens in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks and the Downtown Disney District displayed anniversary moments of the day. In addition, all guests were treated to special Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration cupcakes. More than 100,000 were prepared for the occasion.

For six decades, Disneyland Resort has explored the frontiers of interactive storytelling and entertainment technology, bringing exciting attractions and inventive entertainment to life for guests from around the world. The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration is highlighted by three new nighttime spectaculars that, once again, raise the bar on creativity and entertainment technology to keep the resort and its guests forever young.

Disneyland Lights Up the Night for Diamond Celebration

“Paint the Night – All-New Electrical Parade” – When the lights go down in Disneyland, the Diamond Celebration illuminates the park with a brilliant, new parade. The luminescent parade creates a river of color flowing down Main Street, U.S.A., with an array of Disney characters and more than 1.5 million brilliant LED lights that flash and glow as Mickey Mouse uses his vivid imagination to “Paint the Night.” With dazzling special effects, unforgettable music, energetic performances, fun surprises and spectacular floats, “Paint the Night” is more vibrant than any parade in 60 years at the Disneyland Resort.
“Disneyland Forever,” presented by Honda – The dazzling new fireworks spectacular “Disneyland Forever” is a street-to-sky, immersive experience like nothing seen before at the Disneyland Resort. Guests are surrounded by the worlds of timeless Disney tales, from the tips of their toes to the sky high above, thanks to the largest installation of projection mapping technology in a Disney park and surprising special effects. The “stage” for “Disneyland Forever” fireworks will extend from the sky above to the buildings of Main Street, U.S.A., the façade of “it’s a small world,” the Matterhorn and mist screens along the Rivers of America, with specially designed digital projections offering guests new experiences at each location.
“World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney” – Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris joins Mickey Mouse on a magical water canvas to entertain guests in this fun-filled new presentation of the popular, nighttime “World of Color” spectacular in Disney California Adventure. Both epic and intimate in scope, “World of Color – Celebrate!” brings to life the remarkable story of Walt and The Happiest Place on Earth with animated imagery, live-action film, fountains, lasers, special effects and a stirring musical score.

All three of these electrifying new shows are presented nightly, making Disneyland Resort sparkle as never before during its Diamond Celebration.

About the Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and the reimagined Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, recently renovated, 975-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” fun. For information on attractions and vacations at Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.

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Fruits, Vegetables, and Fresh-Squeezed Juices: Handle Them Safely

July 17, 2015

Fruits, Vegetables, and Fresh-Squeezed Juices: Handle Them Safely

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Summer has arrived – and now is the perfect time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables from the farm stand, supermarket, or even your own garden! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you that safe handling of produce and fresh-squeezed juice is especially important during the summer months, because foodborne bacteria multiply faster in warm weather and fresh fruits and vegetables are often consumed raw.

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Learn more at:

http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm114299.htm

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To keep nutritious produce and fresh-squeezed juices safe, follow these food safety tips to prevent food poisoning (also called foodborne illness):

Buy Right

Purchase produce that is not bruised or damaged. When selecting pre-cut produce (such as a half a watermelon or bagged salad greens), choose only those items that are refrigerated or on ice. Bag fresh fruits and vegetables and keep them separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood in your cart and shopping bags.

Wash Thoroughly

Wash all produce under plain running water before eating, cutting, or cooking, and dry with a clean cloth towel or paper towel to further reduce bacteria that may be present. Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush. For pre-packaged produce, read the label – if it says pre-washed and ready-to-eat, you can use it without further washing. And even if you plan to peel a fruit or vegetable, it’s important to wash it first so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from the outside to the inside.

Prevent Cross Contamination

Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils, and countertops with soap and hot water between the preparation of raw meat, poultry, and seafood and the preparation of produce that will not be cooked. If you use plastic or other non-porous cutting boards, run them through the dishwasher after use. And always wash hands before and after preparing food!

Prepare Safely

Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fresh fruits and vegetables before preparing and/or eating. If it looks rotten, discard it!

Store Properly

Keep perishable fresh fruits and vegetables in a clean refrigerator at 40 degrees F or below, separated from raw meat, poultry, and seafood. Always refrigerate produce that is purchased pre-cut or peeled.

Check Your Juice

Children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems (such as transplant patients and individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes) risk serious illnesses or even death from drinking juices that have not been pasteurized or otherwise treated to control harmful bacteria. Look for pasteurized or otherwise treated products in your grocers’ refrigerated sections, frozen food cases, or in non-refrigerated containers, such as juice boxes, bottles, or cans. Untreated juices sold in refrigerated cases of grocery or health food stores, cider mills, and farmers’ markets must contain a warning label indicating that the product has not been pasteurized. Warning labels are not required for juice or cider that is fresh-squeezed and sold by the glass. If you are unsure if a juice product is pasteurized – be sure to ask!

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

Coors Light Refreshes Soccer Fans as the Official Beer of Campeon de Campeones and SuperCopa

July 17, 2015

Coors Light Refreshes Soccer Fans as the Official Beer of Campeon de Campeones and SuperCopa

The Ice-Cold Lager Will Sponsor the Match
To Determine the Ultimate Liga MX Champion

CHICAGO, July 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Coors Light has partnered with Univision Deportes, the sports division of Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, as the official beer sponsor of the Campeon de Campeones and SuperCopa championships. The beer born in the Rockies is committed to pack the doubleheader with more excitement. From making it snow in July to creating an icy foosball table, Coors Light is bringing the cold Rocky Mountains refreshment to soccer fans.

The doubleheader, brought in partnership by Liga MX and Univision Deportes, will air live on UniMas with a live simulcast on UDN. Game details include:

Where: Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas
When: July 20

6:25 p.m. ET/5:25 p.m. CT/3:25 p.m. PT
“Super Copa: Morelia vs. Puebla”
LIVE from Frisco, TX on UniMas and UDN
9:40 p.m. ET/8:40 p.m. CT/6:40 p.m. PT
“Campeon de Campeones: America vs. Santos”
Live from Frisco, TX on UniMas and UDN

Stadium goers who are 21 or older and are looking to cool off can enter the Coors Light’s Rocky Mountain Bleachers to experience real snow gliding down from the ceiling. In addition, fans can play a round of Frozen Foosball for a chance to win an ice-cold prize. Players that dominate their opponent before the ice field melts or breaks will claim cool Coors Light swag. Soccer fanatics will also have a chance to win a trip to Hawaii by pledging to drink responsibly during the game, as well as show the world their passion for the sport through the Superfan Photo Booth.

“To celebrate the fact that Univision Deportes and Liga MX are bringing more soccer access to America, Coors Light will be providing the most refreshing soccer match for fans,” said Sonia Urintsev, Senior Brand Manager for Coors Family of Brands. “We are thrilled to refresh the game day experience and see fans enjoy soccer the Rocky Mountains way.”

“We are proud to partner with Coors Light on this highly anticipated soccer tournament to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience to our soccer fans,” said Juan Carlos Rodriguez, president of Univision Deportes.

Tickets for the historic tournament can be purchased on FCDallas.net, by dialing 1-888-FCD-GOAL or onsite at the stadium.

For more information on Coors Light visit www.fanaticosdelfrio.com or follow Coors Light Latino on Facebook at facebook.com/FanaticosDelFrioCoorsLight and on Twitter @MiCoorsLight.

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CHCI Statement On Rita Moreno’s Selection To Receive The 2015 Kennedy Center Honors

July 16, 2015

Declaración del CHCI sobre la elección de Rita Moreno para recibir el Premio Kennedy 2015

WASHINGTON, 16 de julio de 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (Instituto del Comité Hispano del Congreso; CHCI, según sus siglas en inglés) felicita a Rita Moreno por su muy merecida elección para recibir un Kennedy Center Honor 2015 en reconocimiento a sus incomparables contribuciones a las artes.

“Rita Moreno es una de las estrellas más queridas de nuestro país y es admirada en todo el mundo por sus papeles innovadores e icónicos a lo largo de toda su carrera”, afirma Esther Aguilera, presidente y CEO del CHCI y miembro del Consejo Asesor Latino del Kennedy Center. “Rita es solo una de 12 artistas y la única hispana que ha ganado un Emmy, un Grammy, un Oscar y un Tony, los cuatro premios más prestigiosos de la industria del entretenimiento. Aplaudimos al Kennedy Center por su elección para el premio, que celebra la extraordinaria influencia de Rita en la cultura estadounidense y su presencia artística en el mundo. Rita no es solo una celebridad en escena y ante las cámaras, sino que es también una autora. Y, más importante, ha sido un modelo de vida excelente para nuestros jóvenes líderes latinos ambiciosos y una líder dedicada de la comunidad latina durante toda su vida. Por su éxito en las artes y su compromiso con la comunidad latina, el CHCI le otorgó su Premio de la Presidencia 2005 en la Gala Anual de Premiación durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. La felicitamos por el prestigioso Kennedy Center Honor y le deseamos un éxito duradero”.

Acerca del CHCI
El CHCI es la principal organización hispana de desarrollo del liderazgo 501(c) (3) no partidaria y sin fines de lucro del país que educa, empodera y conecta a la juventud latina ofreciendo programas para el desarrollo del liderazgo y servicios educativos. El CHCI influye directamente en la vida de más de 1,700 estudiantes y jóvenes profesionales cada año a través de sus becas, pasantías congresionales, subsidios, el programa de preparación universitaria Ready to Lead (R2L^®) y el programa R2L NextGen. CHCI NextOpp es su recurso más reciente, que permite a los jóvenes latinos conservar, buscar y compartir oportunidades que cambian la vida para los latinos en todos los Estados Unidos.

La Junta directiva del CHCI está integrada por miembros hispanos del Congreso, líderes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro, sindicatos y empresas. Visite www.chci.org o súmese a nosotros en Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube e Instagram.

RCN Television Group Purchases FOX International Channels’ Interest in U.S. Hispanic Broadcast Network MundoFox

July 16, 2015

RCN Television Group Purchases FOX International Channels’ Interest in U.S. Hispanic Broadcast Network MundoFox

LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — RCN Television Group (RCN) today announced that RCN has purchased the entire interest of its joint-venture partner, FOX International Channels (FIC), in the U.S. Spanish language broadcast network, MundoFox.

MundoFox was launched in the Fall of 2012 as the third national broadcast television network catering to the U.S. Hispanic market from one of the major broadcasting companies in the country. The network has been home to such successful shows as EL CAPO; ALIAS EL MEXICANO; JOSE DE EGIPTO; SULEIMAN, EL GRAN SULTAN and 100 LATINOS DIJERON. The network has over 50 affiliates and serves the major U.S. Hispanic metropolitan markets.

“RCN is excited to be carrying on the MundoFox network that we started jointly with our partner FIC,” said Ibra Morales, who will continue to lead the management team at the broadcast network. “We look forward to serving the remarkably vibrant and dynamic U.S. Hispanic community with our successful programs and are proud to dedicate our efforts to the continuous growth and success of the network.”

RCN TELEVISION GROUP
RCN is a leading television network and production company with a long track record of highly acclaimed series and telenovelas. The company belongs to the Organizacion Ardila Lulle (OAL), one of the most prominent industrial conglomerates in Latin America. RCN currently licenses its content in over 120 countries worldwide, including some of the biggest Spanish-language hits of recent years in the U.S., such as productions of “El Capo”, “Cafe Con Aroma de Mujer”, “Yo soy Betty la Fea” and “Pura Sangre”, and format rights for “Destilando Amor”, “Manana Es Para Siempre”, “Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe” and “La Fea Mas Bella” (“Ugly Betty”). RCN also operates and programs four cable networks in Latin America and the US focused on entertainment (Nuestra Tele, RCN Novelas), news (NTN24) and sports (WIN Sport). RCN was advised by Sidley Austin LLC and PanAmerican Capital Partners LLC. In operation: since July 10, 1998.

Contact:
Julian Giraldo
RCN International Distribution
Tel: +1 646 509 2940
Email: [email protected]

TELEMUNDO And NBC UNIVERSO Announce 2015 Liga MX Telecast Schedule As The Exclusive U.S. Home For Leon And Pachuca Saturday Night Home Matches

July 16, 2015

TELEMUNDO And NBC UNIVERSO Announce 2015 Liga MX Telecast Schedule As The Exclusive U.S. Home For Leon And Pachuca Saturday Night Home Matches

Liga MX Fans in the U.S. Can Catch the League’s Most-Popular Teams – Including Matchups with Club America, Cruz Azul, Guadalajara and UNAM – On TV, Online and Mobile Devices

MIAMI, July 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — TELEMUNDO and NBC UNIVERSO today announced they will be telecasting live 17 exciting Liga MX matches in Spanish to soccer fans across the U.S. starting Sat., July 25, through Sat., Nov. 21, 2015. The networks are exclusively airing the home games for Clubs Leon and Pachuca, who host the League’s best and most-popular clubs again this season.

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The Apertura 2015 schedule on TELEMUNDO and NBC UNIVERSO includes 15 Saturday night games, plus two special weekday match-ups at Estadio Leon. Kicking-off this season’s action on the networks is Pachuca’s opening match against Tijuana on Sat., July 25, at Estadio Hidalgo; followed by Leon’s home opener against Veracruz on Sat., Aug. 1. The action heats up from there with back-to-back Saturday night home games for Pachuca against America on Sat., Aug. 8 and UNAM Sat., Aug. 15; and in between, Leon takes on Tigres for a special weekday match on Wed., Aug. 12.

Additional highlight matches include: Pachuca hosting on consecutive weekends Santos Laguna, the Apertura 2014 Champions, on Sat., Sept. 26, followed by Cruz Azul on Sat., Oct. 3; Leon v. America during another weekday special on Tue., Sept. 29; and Pachuca hosting Leon on Sat., Nov. 7.

Providing narration and commentary for many of the Leon and Pachuca home matches on the networks will be legendary sportscaster Andres Cantor, along with veteran soccer expert Sammy Sadovnik, Copan Alvarez who has covered countless soccer events, and former Mexican National Team forward Carlos Hermosillo. Award-winning reporter Kaziro Aoyama will be giving an up-close look at the action on the field.

All 17 matches will be telecast or simulcast live on NBC UNIVERSO. Each of the Saturday night games through September will be broadcast on TELEMUNDO, with simulcasts on NBC UNIVERSO, until October when NBC UNIVERSO becomes the exclusive U.S. television home for the remaining matches. Every match will also be available on nbcuniverso.com/live, the NBC UNIVERSO Now app, NBCDeportes.com and the NBC Deportes EN VIVO EXTRA mobile app. The complete TELEMUNDO/NBC UNIVERSO telecast schedule is below:

Date	Time	Match	TV Network
Sat., July 25	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Pachuca v. Tijuana	TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Aug. 1	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Leon v. Veracruz	TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Aug. 8	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Pachuca v. America	TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO
Wed., Aug. 12	TBA	Leon v. Tigres	NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Aug. 15	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Pachuca v. UNAM	TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Aug. 22	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Leon v. Chivas	TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Aug. 29	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Pachuca v. Atlas	TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Sept. 12	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Pachuca v. Toluca	TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Sept. 19	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Leon v. Tijuana	TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Sept. 26	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Pachuca v. Santos	TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO
Tue., Sept. 29	TBA	Leon v. America	NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Oct. 3	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Pachuca v. Cruz Azul	NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Oct. 17	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Leon v. Pumas	NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Oct. 24	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Pachuca v. Monarcas	NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Oct. 31	10:00p ET/7:00p PT	Leon v. Atlas	NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Nov. 7	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Pachuca v. Leon	NBC UNIVERSO
Sat., Nov. 21	9:00p ET/6:00p PT	Leon v. Dorados	NBC UNIVERSO

In addition to their exciting home schedules, there are plenty more reasons to watch both Leon and Pachuca during Apertura 2015. La Fiera bolstered their defense and midfield – the club added Diego Novaretti, who returns to Liga MX from Lazio (Italy); and Guillermo Burdisso from Boca Juniors (Argentina) on defense. In the midfield, Miguel Ibarra, who played with the Minnesota United FC (USA), will be the second American for Leon on the pitch, along with William Yarbrough. Colombian Dario Burbano, back with Leon after a year with Tigres, and Ecuadorian Jonathan Gonzalez, will also make the Emerald lineup a force to be reckoned with during Apertura 2015.

For Pachuca, los Tuzos made various changes to their game plan, mainly in the defense and midfield. On defense, they acquired Hugo Rodriguez, who played for the Tigres and Omar Esparza from Chivas de Guadalajara. In the midfield, the names to note include Uruguyan Jonathan Urretaviscaya, who came from Penarol (Uruguay), and Argentinian Ruben Botta from Verona (Italy).

About TELEMUNDO:
TELEMUNDO, a division of NBCUniversal Hispanic Enterprises and Content, is a world-class media company, leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. TELEMUNDO’s multiple platforms include the TELEMUNDO Network, a Spanish-language television network featuring original productions, theatrical motion pictures, news and first-class sports events, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 17 owned stations, broadcast and MVPD affiliates; TELEMUNDO Digital Media, which distributes TELEMUNDO’s original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices and www.telemundo.com; an owned and operated full power station in Puerto Rico that reaches 99% of all TV households in that DMA; and Telemundo Internacional, the international distribution arm which has positioned TELEMUNDO as the second largest provider of Spanish-language content worldwide by syndicating content to more than 120 countries in over 40 languages.

About NBC UNIVERSO:
NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, bringing the world’s top sports franchises and edgy programming to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, Liga MX, Premier League, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of Hispanic Enterprises and Content, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com). To find the NBC UNIVERSO channel number in your area, please visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentralo.

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