HITN and Impacto Partner to Offer Immigration Legal and Consular Guidance in Special Program

Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN), the leading Spanish-language public media network, and Impacto, Philadelphia's Latino newspaper of record, have joined forces to present a special program focused on immigration. The initiative aims to offer Hispanic audiences across the United States access to legal information and consular resources, addressing a critical need for reliable guidance in navigating complex immigration processes.

The program is scheduled to air nationally on Sunday, August 16, at 9 a.m., and will subsequently be available for free on the HITN Go app, with no account required. This accessibility ensures that anyone seeking information can benefit from the content without barriers. Hosted by journalist Haydeé Rosario Latorre, the program features immigration attorney Gladys Carredeguas, who will address legal considerations related to immigration processes. Carredeguas will emphasize the importance of seeking qualified professional advice before making decisions that could affect an individual's or family's immigration status, a crucial message in a landscape where misinformation can have serious consequences.

The program will also feature Marcos Bucio M., consul general of Mexico in New York, who will discuss the guidance, protection, and support services available through Mexico's consular network to Mexican communities across the United States. This segment aims to inform viewers about the resources they can access, including assistance with documentation, legal referrals, and other consular services.

The collaboration grew out of Impacto's publication of an informational guide on immigration issues affecting communities in Pennsylvania. Through the television program, HITN and Impacto are expanding the reach of that information to a national Hispanic audience, amplifying the impact of community journalism. According to Michael D. Nieves, president and CEO of HITN, "From an information and outreach perspective, the work of Impacto is particularly relevant at this time. We wanted to expand that message so it could reach HITN viewers and create a broader ripple effect supported by legal and consular information. Access to accurate and reliable information is essential, which is why anyone will be able to watch this program for free on the HITN Go app, without having to create an account."

Impacto had already published a special print edition designed to help residents better understand immigration policies, stay informed about their rights, assess their individual circumstances, and identify resources that may help them make informed decisions for themselves and their families. This commitment to community journalism underscores the importance of providing actionable information to vulnerable populations.

The special program reinforces the partnership between HITN and Impacto and their shared commitment to providing Hispanic communities with accessible, reliable, and relevant information on issues affecting their daily lives. For more information about HITN and its programming, visit HITN.org or hitn.tv. For more about Impacto, visit www.impactomedia.com.