Mexican TV channel may have political aims
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Subject
A new Mexican TV channel is to be launched in the United States.
Significance
On January 17, telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim announced plans to launch a television channel in the United States aimed exclusively at the Mexicans living there. Named ‘Nuestra Vision’ (Our Vision), the channel aims to carve out a niche in a crowded market and could have a significant socio-political impact.
Impacts
- Given the dominance of Univision and Telemundo, Nuestra Vision will be deemed a success if it achieves third place in the Hispanic market.
- A hostile US government and a charged 2018 Mexican election may give Nuestra Vision an early ratings boost.
- Having clashed with Trump in the past over New York Times coverage, Slim may face obstacles from the Trump administration.
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