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WAPA+ expands to DISH, Sling, Freestream

Hemisphere Media Group, the US media company targeting the US Hispanic and Latin American markets, has announced that its FAST channel WAPA+ is now available on DISH TV and Sling TV, expanding the channel’s reach to audiences across the US. The channel is now available on Sling Freestream and will also be made available to DISH and […]

March 31, 2026

yes Studios’ Your Honor to receive LatAm adaptation

yes Studios has announced a new deal with Brazil’s Teleimage that will see the award-winning Your Honor series receive its first Latin American adaptation. Brazil would be the 14th country to produce a localised adaptation of Your Honor following versions in the US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, South Korea, Turkey, Russia, India, Hong Kong, Ukraine, […]

March 30, 2026

TV Azteca strengthens disaster recovery capabilities with Veset Nimbus

Cloud playout solutions provider, Veset has announced that leading Mexican broadcaster, TV Azteca is using Veset Nimbus on AWS as a disaster recovery (DR) playout solution for its adn40 network, ensuring broadcast continuity and operational resilience as part of the broadcaster’s cloud strategy. TV Azteca is leveraging Veset Nimbus to rapidly deploy and manage a […]

January 28, 2026

Research: Chile, Peru lead growth in LatAm content export

Jonathan Broughton, Research Director at PlumResearch, has presented insights into the strong growth of Latin American content at Content Americas 2026, revealing that Chile has seen a huge 618 per cent increase in content consumption, while Peru surged 688 per cent compared to 2018 levels. Speaking at the Hilton Miami Downtown, Broughton shared findings from […]

January 22, 2026

Forecast: LatAm media revenues at $65bn in 2026

Latin America is emerging as one of the fastest-growing media markets globally, with revenues forecast to reach $65 billion (€55.5bn) in 2026, representing a 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth, according to Omdia data presented by Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media & Entertainment at Omdia, during Content Americas. This growth significantly outpaces the US, which […]

January 21, 2026

Digitoonz Spain, Hoho Rights sign LatAm distribution deal

Digitoonz Spain, the European subsidiary of Digitoonz Media & Entertainment — an animation studio headquartered in India with operations in the US and Europe — and Hoho Rights, the commercial arm of London based producer, Hoho Entertainment, have announced an exclusive free-to-air distribution agreement for three preschool animated series — Cloudbabies, Shane The Chef and […]

January 12, 2026

SES, Abra Group launch multi-orbit IFC

SES and Abra Group have launched multi-orbit inflight connectivity service on the first of more than 100 aircraft, solidifying SES’ position as a provider of satellite-powered broadband inflight service in the Americas. “Abra Group’s commitment to passenger experience will now include consistent reliable, multi-orbit satellite connectivity on its Airbus and Boeing fleet that provides the […]

December 15, 2025

Report: LatAm smartphone shipments highest since 2015

A report from Omdia reveals that Latin America’s smartphone market grew 1 per cent YoY in Q3 2025, with shipments reaching 35.2 million units, the highest quarterly level since Q4 2015. The region’s resilience amid economic uncertainty, cautious inventory management, and moderate consumption was reflected in shipments across top vendors. Samsung led with 11.6 million […]

December 3, 2025

Eutelsat, Cinecolor Group renew partnership

Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its partnership with Cinecolor Group, the Latin American media and cinema service providers. Through this multi-year agreement, Cinecolor Group will continue to leverage the Eutelsat 65 West A satellite to distribute feature films and live event content to cinemas across Latin America. The renewed collaboration secures the continued use […]

November 26, 2025

TNA Wrestling signs Claro Sports deal for Mexico, LatAm

Anthem Sports & Entertainment, the multi-platform media company, has announced a new multi-year, multi-hundred-hour output licence agreement with Claro Sports to deliver TNA Wrestling content to viewers throughout Mexico and Latin America. The move punctuates what has been an historic year for TNA Wrestling, which has set new records for attendance, streaming views, and PPV […]

November 4, 2025By Nik Roseveare