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Democrats welcome sale of Spanish-speaking radio stations, say it will counter ‘disinformation’

If you can’t beat ‘em, buy ‘em.

After watching Hispanic voters embrace Republicans, liberal activists are cheering a new George Soros-backed effort to buy Spanish-language radio stations, saying it should help counter “disinformation” they blame for swaying a once reliable Democratic voting bloc.

“The sale of 18 AM and FM radio stations to Latino Media Network will help us ensure that mis/disinformation isn’t running rampant through Spanish-language radio across Florida and the United States,” Congressional Hispanic Caucus Vice Chair of Policy Darren Soto said in a statement backing the purchase attempt. “As we’ve seen in the past, these efforts to target our communities are extremely dangerous.