League of United Latin American Citizens Reaffirms Support of Sirius/XM Satellite Radio Merger

“The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the largest and oldest Latino organization in the United States today reaffirmed its strong support of the merger of Sirius and XM satellite radios.

“This is obviously important to LULAC, and this is likely to provide both Hispanic programmers and consumers with opportunities and choices,” said Rosa Rosales, LULAC National President. “More programming means that the ever diverse American consuming public can look to Satellite radio for news and entertainment.”

Satellite radio is a critical medium for Hispanic Americans, making available a wide range of listening choices that are not generally available on traditional broadcast radio. For example, ESPN Deportes, CNN Espanol, and several Latin music channels.

“More programming means more jobs — from the on-talent to production crews. And more programming means that the ever creative and entrepreneurial American spirit has yet one more potential outlet and distribution channel,” said Brent Wilkes, LULAC Executive Director.

In most cases, LULAC would support the maintenance of strong competition between two providers in a relevant market. But here there are considerable benefits from the proposed merger that we believe outweigh any countervailing concerns.

With expanded choices and better prices, satellite radio will be an even more attractive option for consumers and this ultimately benefits the growing Latino community in every part and section of the country and this is something that LULAC believes is clearly in the best interest of the community.

The League of United Latin American Citizens, the oldest and largest Hispanic membership organization in the country, advances the economic conditions, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide.

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CONTACT: Lizette Olmos of LULAC, +1-202-833-6130″

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