Half a year after the end of Enamorándonos USA, Rafael Araneda returns to the small screen in the United States with a new project that marks the beginning of a different stage in his career. The charismatic Chilean host began 2026 by joining the team of Despierta America, Univision’s morning show, where he participates as a panelist of the segment “Sin rollo”, a discussion panel focused on the most talked about topics of the day.
Araneda’s return has been enthusiastically received by audiences and colleagues alike, cementing his place as one of the most beloved figures in Hispanic television.
The closing of a key stage: Enamorándonos USA
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In June 2025, Rafael Araneda closed one of the most important cycles of his professional career with the end of Enamorándonos USA, a program he hosted with Ana Patricia Gámez on UniMás prime time since 2019.
The show said goodbye after more than 1,100 broadcasts, becoming one of the most successful formats in recent Hispanic television.
At the time, the host expressed publicly what this project meant to him and his family, since it was the space that brought them to live in the United States.
Araneda summed up that stage with a single word: gratitude, highlighting the stories, emotions and the work of the behind-the-scenes team.
Rafael Araneda now on Despierta América
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Six months later, Araneda begins a new professional chapter by joining Despierta America, one of Univision’s most watched programs and a news and entertainment reference for the U.S. Hispanic community.
He participates in the segment “Sin rollo”, a roundtable discussion in which different communicators openly express their opinions on current affairs, social issues and trends that generate conversation.
Araneda himself shared his enthusiasm on social networks when he announced his incorporation, posting an image with his new companions and noting that he was “happy” to begin this challenge.
Among those who welcomed him was reporter Paola Gutiérrez, who highlighted both his professionalism and his human qualities.
A solid and recognized track record
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Rafael Araneda has an extensive trajectory in Latin American television.
Before settling in the United States, he was one of Chile’s most recognized presenters, where he hosted high-profile programs and international events.
In the U.S. Hispanic market, his approachable, respectful and empathetic style made him a key figure in connecting with diverse audiences, especially Latino families.
His return to Univision represents not only a personal opportunity, but also a bet by the network on faces with experience and credibility, at a time when the audience is looking for analysis, closeness and honest conversation in morning television.
A return that marks continuity, not a reboot
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The news of Araneda’s return was widely celebrated in social networks.
Viewers expressed that they missed him on screen and highlighted his warmth as a host.
Comments such as “it’s great to see you again every morning” and “you deserve it as a professional and as a person” reflect the public’s affection for you after years of constant presence on television.
More than a return, this new challenge represents a natural continuity in Rafael Araneda’s career.
Her arrival at Despierta América reaffirms her relevance in Hispanic television and her ability to adapt to new formats without losing her essence.
For the Latino audience in the United States, his presence adds an experienced voice to the daily conversation, in a space that combines information, opinion and accompaniment.
Araneda thus begins 2026 with a project that puts him back in direct contact with the public that has followed him for years, now from a new television trench.
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