María Elena Salinas (born December 30, 1954) is an American broadcast journalist, news anchor and author. Called the "Voice of Hispanic America" by The New York Times, Salinas is one of the most recognized Hispanic female journalists in the United States.

Jan 17, 2024 · Maria Elena Salinas is a Spanish-language news anchor and journalist who previously co-anchored Univision’s nightly newscast, Noticiero Univision, and the network’s news magazine, Aquí y Ahora. She is notably the most recognized …

Journalist María Elena Salinas closed a celebrated chapter in the history of television in the United States on Friday when she co-anchored her last evening news broadcast on Univision after 36...

Dec 8, 2017 · MIAMI — Spanish-language broadcasting in the U.S. is losing one of its most prominent figures as Maria Elena Salinas retires from Univision News after more than three decades of blending the role...

Mar 24, 2023 · Maria Elena Salinas is a journalist and Spanish-language news anchor. She was previously a co-anchor of Noticiero Univision, Univision’s nightly newscast, and Aqu y Ahora, the network’s news magazine.

Dec 16, 2024 · Maria Elena Salinas has been a trailblazer in American journalism, and her legacy will continue to resonate long after her departure from ABC News. As one of the first Latina anchors to achieve national prominence, Salinas broke barriers in a field that had long been dominated by white men.

In a career that spans nearly four decades, including serving as co-anchor of Univision's evening news for more than 30 years, Salinas has interviewed world leaders and covered major national and international news events of our time from elections, natural disasters and armed conflicts.

María Elena Salinas announced her departure from ABC News after nearly three years as a contributor. In an Instagram post, the veteran journalist reflected on her time at the network, highlighting her work on stories about the Latino community and her contributions to Nightline and the Uvalde365 project , which she called “the highlight ...

Mar 20, 2023 · Maria Elena Salinas is one of the founders of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and serves on the International Women’s Media Fund board. Salinas has also created a scholarship in her name for students interested in pursuing broadcasting.

Nov 21, 2024 · Peabody award-winning anchor, María Elena Salinas, is described as the "Voice of Hispanic America" by the New York Times and is one of the most recognized and influential journalists in the United States.