UniMás Scores Exclusive Broadcast Rights for The Drug Baron

MIAMI: UniMás has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast The Drug Baron (El Varón de la Droga), inspired by the real-life exploits of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.

The series will feature the inner workings and politics of the drug trafficking underworld, with a script penned by former cartel member turned author Andrés López. López's best-selling book The Cartel of Snitches (El Cartel de los Sapos) was turned into a hit movie and TV series.

“Today's announcement speaks to our commitment to delivering the best alternative programming in the U.S.,” said Alberto Ciurana, the president of programming and content for Univision Networks. “And by having Andrés on board as screenwriter, we will be able to offer our audience an unprecedented experience in terms of authenticity and realism.”

“I’m extremely excited to see El Varón de la Droga being brought to the screen on UniMás,” said López. “Their programming strategy of offering cutting-edge, alternative drama fits perfectly with the ‘ripped-from-the-headlines’ timeliness of my latest work.”