El Clasificado Releases “El Sueño Americano,” a Spanish-Language Tribute to Latino Contributions Marking America’s 250th Anniversary

NORWALK, Calif. — July 6, 2026 — El Clasificado has released El Sueño Americano, a one-time glossy publication in Spanish that honors Latino contributions to the United States as the country marks its 250th anniversary.

The publication tells stories of Latino entrepreneurs, educators, healthcare professionals, nonprofit leaders, artists, veterans, and community advocates whose work has shaped life in Los Angeles and across the country.

Among those featured are María S. Salinas and Raúl F. Salinas, longtime Los Angeles community leaders; Dr. Jose Fierro, president of Cerritos College; and the late Danny Villanueva, a pioneer in Spanish-language television and an early leader in what later became Univision. The feature on Villanueva includes reflections from his son, Jim Villanueva.

A total of 10,000 printed copies are being distributed throughout Greater Los Angeles to chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, libraries, civic leaders, schools, colleges and community organizations. Digital editions are also available.

English Version | https://elclasificado.com/elsuenoamericano-english

“For more than 38 years, El Clasificado has had the privilege of serving the Latino community and witnessing firsthand the resilience, innovation, and determination that define the American Dream,” said Martha de la Torre, Founder and CEO of El Clasificado. “This publication honors those stories while recognizing that America’s future continues to be built by diverse communities working together.”

The special edition also reflects El Clasificado’s growth from a weekly Spanish-language classified publication into EC Hispanic Media, a Hispanic-owned multimedia company with print, digital, event and marketing platforms.

Sponsors for El Sueño Americano include BMO, Beni Global, TadHealth, MC Electric and Contracting, Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation, Banderas Law and Porto’s Bakery. 

Founded in 1988, El Clasificado, doing business as EC Hispanic Media, is one of the nation’s largest Spanish-language multimedia platforms. Its portfolio includes ElClasificado.com, Quinceanera.com, Al Borde, Más Clientes, Su Socio de Negocios, AbogadoMall, VíveLA, EmpleosLatino, and other community-focused brands serving Latino consumers and businesses across Southern California and beyond.

Fátima Vélez
PR and Community Affairs Manager
El Clasificado dba EC Hispanic Media
Tel: 310-350-0192
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