Azteca America on WGEN Miami

Azteca America announced that full-power station WGEN Miami will join its growing station group. The network has signed an affiliation and sales agreement and beginning on December 1, 2016, WGEN will air Azteca programming on channel 8 in Miami.

The station, formerly airing on MundoMax, will carry Azteca America’s premier programming, including entertainment, adventure series, sports programming, as well as the network’s popular primetime programming and “Hechos” news franchises. WGEN’s two local newscasts, 6pm and 10pm, Monday – Friday, will be branded “Hechos Miami 8”. Award-winning journalist Ricardo Brown will continue hosting his weekly community affairs program “Brown & Compañía” at 10am on Saturdays and Sundays.

“WGEN presents a perfect addition to our Azteca America station group, elevating the distribution of our network programming and the networks identity in the nation’s third largest Hispanic DMA,” said Manuel Abud, President and CEO, Azteca America. “We look forward to delivering first-rate service and premium content to Hispanic audiences throughout Miami and South Florida.”

“WGEN has built tremendous equity in the community. The station’s local news along with community involvement and new local programs are assets that we are committed to developing and growing,” said Enrique Perez, Executive Vice President of Azteca America Station Group. “We look forward to expanding successful collaborations with the advertising and business partners that service the Miami market.”