CNN en Espanol, Latino Partnership Sponsor GOP Presidential Primary Special

CNN en Espanol, Latino Partnership Sponsor GOP Presidential Primary Special

Candidates to Drill Down on Issues Crucial to Latino Voters

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CNN en Espanol, the global news voice for, and of, Spanish speakers across the Americas, and The Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles, a leading voice of Latino conservatives, will co-sponsor a two-part GOP Presidential Primary Special which will air on CNN en Espanol.

This special edition of Directo USA Voto Latino 2012 will be hosted by CNN en Espanol's Washington, D.C. Anchor, Juan Carlos Lopez, and will consist of in-depth interviews that Lopez will conduct with the top contenders for the Republican nomination for president.

After each interview, Lopez will lead discussion and analysis with a team of noted political contributors including: Maria Cardona, Democratic Analyst for CNN en Espanol; Juan Hernandez, Hispanic Outreach Director of the McCain 2008 Campaign; and Alfonso Aguilar, Executive Director of the Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles.

The first one-hour program will air Wednesday, October 19 at 9:00 p.m. featuring interviews with Cain, Gingrich and Paul. The second program will air later this month.

"At CNN en Espanol, we are always looking to deliver relevant, engaging content to our audience," said Cynthia Hudson, senior vice president and general manager of CNN en Espanol and Hispanic strategy for CNN/U.S. "This special will give viewers the insight they need to draw their own conclusions about these candidates."

"The main goal of the program is to get from the candidates more in-depth answers about the issues that Latino voters care about," said Alfonso Aguilar, executive director of the Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles. "We want to provide a forum in which candidates can discuss their views in detail and with more substance."

The Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles promotes conservative values and ideals within the Latino community and works to integrate Latinos into fuller and more active participation and leadership in the conservative movement. It is an initiative of American Principles in Action, a 501(c)(4) organization.

SOURCE Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles

Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles

CONTACT: Dan Wilson, Shirley & Banister Public Affairs, +1-703-739-5920, dwilson@sbpublicaffairs.com

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