Univision to end deal with Miss Universe over Donald Trump Mexico remarks

Univision is ending it’s business relationship with the Miss Universe Organization over part-owner Donald Trump’s comments about Mexican immigrants, the company announced on Thursday.

Here is the full statement from Univision:

“Today, the entertainment division of Univision Communications Inc. announced that it is ending the Company’s business relationship with the Miss Universe Organization, which is part-owned by Donald J. Trump, based on his recent, insulting remarks about Mexican immigrants. At Univision, we see first-hand the work ethic, love for family, strong religious values and the important role Mexican immigrants and Mexican-Americans have had and will continue to have in building the future of our country. We will not be airing the Miss USA pageant on July 12th or working on any other projects tied to the Trump Organization.

Univision News and the local news division will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of all candidates, including Mr. Trump, to ensure our audience continues to have access to all points of view.”

Univision had acquired the rights to air the Miss Universe pageant in Spanish.

Donald Trump responded via Facebook.

“Univision wants to back out of signed Miss Universe contract because I exposed the terrible trade deals that the U.S. makes with Mexico. I love Mexico but not the unfair trade deals that the U.S. so stupidly makes with them. Really bad for U.S. jobs, only good for Mexico.”

The news from Univision is the latest in what has been a strong reaction from Mexican-Americans, Mexico and other U.S. Latinos following Trump’s statements about Mexico. On Tuesday night, award-winning Reggaeton star J Balvin, who is Colombian, announced he would not perform at the Miss USA pageant because of Trump’s involvement with the organization.