Estrella TV bolsters News Division

Liberman Broadcasting, the owner and operator of the Estrella TV network, announced that Mexican journalist Pedro Ferriz Hijar has joined the company as news anchor of Cierre de Edición, the network’s leading national evening newscast.

A seasoned journalist, Ferriz Hijar has extensive of experience covering politics, government and economic issues across Mexico at some of the country’s leading media outlets including Efeckto Noticias, Poder Mexico Radio, Poder America, Hola TV, TV Mexiquense and other news media. He earned a Masters Degree at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid, Spain. He also attended Universidad Anahuac del Norte, Universidad Iberoamericana, and Universidad Panamericana in Mexico.

“I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to enter the U.S. market at this extraordinary and fraught moment in the history of North America,” said Ferriz Hijar. “The issues covered at Cierre de Edición, including immigration, the disturbing rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric in U.S. politics and the struggles of Latino families are essential. Covering them with one of the best news teams in front of and behind the camera is an amazing opportunity. I’m grateful to Liberman Broadcasting for that chance.”

“We are delighted to have Pedro bolster our already surging news division,” said Andres Angulo, Vice President of News at Estrella TV. “He is the definition of ‘destination viewing’ for Hispanic families who value experience, knowledge and credibility.”

“This is an exciting time at Estrella,” added Lenard Liberman, CEO of Liberman Broadcasting. “In markets across America we are providing Latino viewers something they haven’t traditionally had on TV – real choice. As a Hispanic-owned broadcaster, we are proud to compete with Telemundo and Univision and to regularly deliver ratings that meet or beat theirs thanks to a robust lineup of entertainment, sports and news. The addition of talent like Pedro only makes us more competitive.”

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