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Veteran News Anchor Ambrosio Hernández Leaves Univision 23 After 40-Year Career
What Happened?
TelevisaUnivision (a major Spanish-language media company) is going through another round of layoffs, and this time it has hit WLTV Univision 23 in Miami.
Two well-known figures have left the station:
- Ambrosio Hernández — a veteran news anchor who has been a familiar face on Spanish-language TV in South Florida for decades
- Yolanda "Yoly" Zugasti — the station’s news director
This news was first reported by El Nuevo Herald and Media Moves, and later shared by People en Español. The layoffs appear to be part of a bigger wave of job cuts happening across multiple TelevisaUnivision stations.
Who Is Ambrosio Hernández?
Think of Ambrosio Hernández as the Walter Cronkite of Spanish-language news in Miami — someone who has been there for all the big moments, earned people’s trust, and become a household name.
Quick facts:
- Cuban-born journalist with over 40 years of experience
- Started in radio before moving to television
- 8-time Emmy Award winner
- Covered major historical events that shaped South Florida
- Recently honored for his 40-year television career (just days before this news broke)
His Career Journey: A Timeline
1. The Early Days (1980s)
- Began his relationship with Univision in the 1980s
- 1987: Joined Univision 23 as anchor of "5:30 en Punto" (a 5:30 PM newscast)
- Later worked on shows like "Noticias y Más" and "Al Mediodía"
2. The Telemundo Chapter (~25 Years)
- Left Univision to join Telemundo 51
- Spent about 25 years there as one of their lead news anchors
- Became one of the most recognized faces in the market
3. The Return to Univision (2015–Present)
- 2015: Came back to Univision 23
- Anchored "Noticias 23" (the flagship newscast)
- Hosted "Al Punto Florida" — an interview and analysis program
- Remained a primary face of local news in Miami for nearly a decade
Awards & Major Coverage
8 Emmy Awards — The highest honor in television journalism
Throughout his career, Hernández covered events that mattered deeply to the South Florida community:
- Hurricane coverage (Andrew, Irma, and more)
- Political elections and debates
- Immigration stories affecting the Cuban-American community
- Major local and national breaking news
- Cultural milestones and community events
What Happens Next?
| Position | Current Status |
|---|---|
| 6:00 PM News Anchor | Mario Vallejo will fill in temporarily |
| Permanent Replacement | Not yet decided — TelevisaUnivision is "evaluating candidates" |
| News Director Role | Also vacant after Zugasti’s departure |
| Official Statement | Company says they’ll announce decisions "soon" |
What about Ambrosio?
- He has not publicly confirmed his departure
- No word yet on his future plans
- The timing is notable — he was just honored for 40 years days before the news broke
Important Points to Remember
- This is part of broader layoffs at TelevisaUnivision, not an isolated incident
- Hernández is a 40-year veteran and 8-time Emmy winner — a true institution in Miami media
- The station is still deciding on permanent replacements
- Hernández himself has stayed quiet publicly about the situation
- His recent 40-year tribute makes the timing especially surprising
Summary
TelevisaUnivision is cutting jobs again, and Miami’s Univision 23 lost two key leaders: longtime anchor Ambrosio Hernández and news director Yolanda Zugasti. Hernández spent 40 years in journalism — starting in radio, rising at Univision in the ’80s, dominating at Telemundo for 25 years, then returning to Univision in 2015 as a top anchor and host. He won 8 Emmys and covered the biggest stories in South Florida history. For now, Mario Vallejo will fill in at 6 PM, but permanent replacements are still being decided. Hernández hasn’t spoken publicly yet, and his next chapter is unknown — just days after being celebrated for four decades on air.
FAQ
Q: Why is Ambrosio Hernández such a big deal in Miami?
A: He’s been the trusted voice of Spanish-language news in South Florida for 40 years. Think of him like a favorite teacher who taught multiple generations — he covered every hurricane, election, and major event the community lived through.
Q: Is he retiring or was he fired?
A: Reports say it’s part of company-wide layoffs (job cuts), not a voluntary retirement. But Hernández hasn’t confirmed anything publicly yet.
Q: Who will replace him permanently?
A: No decision yet. Mario Vallejo is filling in temporarily at 6 PM, but the company says they’re still evaluating candidates and will announce soon.
Q: Are other stations affected too?
A: Yes. Media Moves reports these cuts are happening across multiple TelevisaUnivision stations, not just Miami’s Channel 23.
Q: What was "Al Punto Florida"?
A: It was an interview and analysis show hosted by Hernández — think of it like a local version of "60 Minutes" or "Face the Nation," but focused on Florida issues and Spanish-speaking audiences.