DishLATINO to Carry Caracol Internacional

ENGLEWOOD: The DishLATINO bouquet on DTH platform DISH has added Colombian network Caracol Internacional to its lineup.

Caracol will be available on DishLATINO’s Plus, Dos and Max packages, as well as the Latino Bonus Pack, a service that supplements DISH’s English-language packages with Spanish-language programming. Through the deal, subscribers will have access to Colombian shows such as the news program Noticias Caracol, the variety show Sábados Felices and reality series Desafío.

“With approximately 1 million Colombians living in the United States, more than any other South American country, the addition of Caracol Internacional is both a natural programming fit and a way to further reach this growing audience,” said Alfredo Rodriguez, the VP of DishLATINO. “Adding popular, country-specific programming helps connect Latino consumers living in the U.S. with their roots.”

“The agreement with DishLATINO allows us to extend our coverage and participation in the U.S. Hispanic market and offers a great opportunity to further bring our content and TV offerings abroad,” said Alejandro Bernal, the manager of new channels for Caracol Internacional. “We are proud to work hand-in-hand with the leading provider of combined Spanish- and English-language programming packages in the United States and are committed to this important market.”