10-22-2004 Print Press Release Printable Version    


WQBA 1140 AM Hosts a Political Debate with the Candidates in the Miami-Dade Mayoral Race

Miami, FL -- WHAT:
A debate between the candidates in the Mayoral Race, organized by WQBA 1140 AM, a Univision Radio station, in conjunction with Univision 23 and Univision.com. Hear about issues facing the community such as transportation, unemployment and the status on the FL Marlins stadium, among other topics.  The candidates will answer questions presented by a panel of journalists including WQBA on-air talent Agustín Acosta, Humberto Cortina, Oscar Haza, María Elvira Salazar, Bernadette Pardo (also with Univision 23), Víctor García, Univision Online, and Joaquin Utset, El Nuevo Herald.  Univision.com users will also be able to ask questions to the candidates via the Internet.  The forum will be under the general direction of Teresa Montoya, WQBA Programming Director.

WHEN:            
Friday, October 29, 2004
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE:          
The Koubek Center
Luis J. Botifoll Auditorium
2705 SW 3rd Street
Miami, FL
(Parking available at the center and across the street at the 330 building)

WHO:              
Mayoral Candidates participating in the panel discussion are:
Carlos Alvarez
Jimmy Morales
 
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For more information, please visit www.univision.net

Contact: Mónica Rabassa
Univision Radio
305-569-3127