Newsmax’s appearance Greg Kelly ReportsJorge Bonilla, Director of MRC Latino, revealed how Univision’s promotion of classes for migrants who want to swim the Rio Grande dangerously is part the wider immigration advocacy agenda.
Take a look at this group. They’re swimming along the Rio Grande. It’s funny, I have seen people walking across it. Although I don’t see this often, have you seen anyone swim across Rio Grande? This is done illegally by people trying to enter the country. Kelly said that it was very, very risky.
Bonilla confirmed that the story was a part of a larger systemic agenda in response to Kelly’s inquiry about whether it’s a one-off incident or a permanent occurrence.
Bonilla continued to add:
These networks include Univision Greg as well as Telemundo Greg. They rely on constant immigration to sustain their existence.Jorge Ramos, 2015 Harvard I believe, was his trip. He stated that Spanish-language media can survive as long as there are a million to two million illegal immigrants arriving year after year. So it’s in these networks’ best corporate interest to promote illegal immigration whether it’s giving airtime to coyotes or promoting swim classes across the dangerous Rio Grande. This is part of the plan.
This is the Jorge Ramos quote Bonilla quoted in the interview.
JORGE RAMOS Although the Hispanic population is growing the most from those who are born here, it’s still a large number of illegal immigrants that come in each year, either legally or illegally. They speak Spanish most of the time. So, therefore, we have a market that is growing and growing.
We can guarantee that Spanish-language media will be available in the coming decades. This is a completely different topic, however, the Latino community keeps so many elements of their country of birth, including Spanish. 9 out 10 Latinos can speak Spanish at home, and that’s something that the Italians or Russians couldn’t do. The closeness of our countries and the communication that we have keep Spanish-language media alive. This gives it a power other immigrant groups didn’t enjoy in the past.
Kelly was intrigued by the possibility of swim classes after watching an excerpt of Univision’s interview. Bonilla replied:
It is likely, if you take it all together- that it puts them at risk. It gives them hope of crossing the Rio Grande. However, we all know that the Rio Grande is extremely dangerous. It is characterized by a strong current. With strong currents, it is possible to pull someone under even with just a few feet. It’s not the same as when you are in the army and you get swim quals. They also teach survival swimming and roll. You won’t be able to survive in Rio Grande with someone who doesn’t understand how to swim. It’s essential to know how swim. This only gives people false hope and promotes – Title 42 is about to be rescinded at the southern border. It just encourages people into dangerous situations.
Here is the full transcript from all interviews that were aired on Newsmax. Greg Kelly ReportsOn April 19, 2022,
These are GREG KELLY. They’re swimming along the Rio Grande. You’re funny! I have even seen them walk on it. Although I don’t see this often, have you seen anyone swim across Rio Grande? This is done illegally by people trying to enter the country. This is very, very dangerous. A media campaign to assist these individuals is currently underway south of the border. I’d like to first bring in Jorge Bonilla. He’s the Director of the Media Research Center Latino. Jorge, thank you for returning to Newsmax. What’s your status, Sir?
JORGE BONILLA: I’m doing great. I’m glad you had me.
KELLY: We have a video clip. There’s instructional programs in places like Nicaragua and other places, aimed at teaching people how to swim across the Rio Grande. It was quite shocking. A clip will be shown in a few seconds. Is this a one-off event? This was a TV segment to fill time. Is this really a widespread, systemic effort to teach people to swim in this river?
BONILLA. It’s part a systematic effort. Promoting a video to give people hope that they can learn how to swim across the river is a part of this system. Telemundo Greg as well as Univision depend on illegal immigrants to sustain their networks. Jorge Ramos, in 2015, I believe, was at Harvard. He stated the same. Spanish-language media can survive as long as there are a million to two million illegal immigrants arriving year after year. So it’s in these networks’ best corporate interest to promote illegal immigration whether it’s giving airtime to coyotes or promoting swim classes across the dangerous Rio Grande. This is part of the plan.
KELLY – Let me ask- We are going to show you the swim moment in one second. The program. Although it is wild that they talk about it, what exactly do they mean? How can this media company be better? There are both Spanish and English-speaking people. They might also want Spanish TV. What is the point of having a continuous stream of audience members?
BONILLA: It is most now, and it has been since years, that the U.S. has a growing hispanic population, Greg. You might see someone crossing the river to catch Telemundo or Univision. However, they also have kids. They attend school in English. Their friends watch what they are doing in English. Growing up, Telemundo and Univision weren’t on my radar. Growing up in New York, channel 5 was my favorite. It’s Tom and Jerry cartoons and Bugs Bunny. This is what I was most familiar with. It follows then that these children, once they are acculturated into America, will watch English-language TV as they get older. To fill this void you will need to have new immigrants come over every year and continue to get those clicks and eyeballs.
KELLY : It looks like they have started to give lessons about how to achieve this because they need the audience. It’s a clip that I think is Univision. That’s correct. This is from Univision’s Midday Newscast. Okay, now let’s look again. This guy promotes a swim program teaching people how to swim across Rio Grande.
CAROLINA SARASSA – CAROLINA SARASSA : Mario, I’m asking you: The Rio Grande looks calm and still, almost like a swimming pool. There are also many dangerous currents. So how can you ensure that the pool is not flooded by the Rio Grande, and people are able to learn to swim against currents?
MARIO VENEIRO : To create turbulence, we made a tunnel inside the pool with lanes. We placed 10 boards each on either side of the tunnel and splashed water onto the person who was going to the top.
KELLY : This is a serious matter. It was shocking to me that such a thing should have been on TV. Learn how to swim. For a lesson, call me. However, are you able to tell me if it really saves people’s lives or if it puts them at risk?
BONILLA It gives them hope of crossing the Rio Grande. However, we all know that the Rio Grande is extremely dangerous. It is a strong current. With strong currents, it is possible to pull someone under with just a few feet. It’s not the same as when you are in the army and you get swim quals. They also teach survival swimming and roll. You won’t be able to survive in Rio Grande with someone who doesn’t understand how to swim. It’s essential to know how swim. This only gives people false hope and promotes – Title 42 is about to be rescinded at the southern border. It just encourages people into dangerous situations.
KELLY: And as we go to…as we go to break that water, it looks sometimes placid. You can actually swim in it. There are some places where you can’t swim the Rio Grande. The river is dangerous, turbulent and extremely dangerous. It is dangerous and you do not want to get in. These people are just walking, and you can see other parts that it is way too deep. You can’t so bad news. Jorge Bonilla. We appreciate it. Many thanks to the Media Research Center for your great work. Thank you, sir. And we’ll be right back.
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