Azteca shifts production of U.S. newscasts to Mexico – The Spanish-language network lays off about 30 workers, including 19 in its news department, to cut costs. From: latimes.com
Tagged: aztec, Mexico, mexico city, Spanish-language, television, TV AztecaPosted on: May 29th, 2008
Spanish-language television network Azteca America is now producing its U.S. national and local Los Angeles newscasts from Mexico City.
The company, a subsidiary of Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, until this week had originated its news programs for the U.S. from its facilities in Glendale. The network and its flagship station, KAZA-TV Channel 54 in Los Angeles, made the switch to save money amid a weak advertising market.
Azteca America has laid off about 30 people in the last week, including 19 in its news division, the company confirmed Wednesday. “*
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