WAPA América launches on DISH Network

WAPA-TV and DISH Network announced the launch of WAPA América in DISH Network’s DishLATINO Clásico package, bringing high quality Puerto Rican TV entertainment and sports programming to millions of viewers in the U.S.“We’re pleased to broaden our Spanish-language television offerings with original content and sports programming from Puerto Rico. WAPA América broadens the robust lineup found in our DishLatino programming packages and shares the rich cultural heritage from Puerto Rico,” said Rubén Mendiola, general manager of Programming for DISH Network.WAPA América produces more than 40 hours per week of original, locally-produced entertainment programs from Puerto Rico, including SuperXclusivo as well as more than 30 hours per week of live news produced by Puerto Rico’s largest and most trusted news-gathering team, Noticentro. The network also delivers the most popular sporting events in Puerto Rico, including the National Superior Basketball League games.