Sports with a Community-Focused Approach

Luis A. Meléndez

Luis A. Meléndez Pérez is a sports reporter at Metro Puerto Rico. Before joining Report for America, Meléndez Pérez was a promotions producer for Wapa Deportes, the only sports channel in Puerto Rico. Meléndez Pérez worked on campaigns for sporting events, such as the World Baseball Classic, FIBA Americas Qualifiers, and professional sports leagues on the island. While studying at Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto Arecibo, Meléndez Pérez appeared on a sports radio show. He also created a sports podcast, Sazón Deportivo, where he covers a wide range of athletics.

Metro Puerto Rico

Metro Puerto Rico is a local newspaper that focuses on issues of interest to audiences in Puerto Rico. It has distinguished itself through its multiplatform reach and strong editorial independence. The brand reaches 1.5 million unique users on the web each month and circulates every Thursday in the main cities across Puerto Rico.