Julio Vaqueiro is an award-winning journalist and anchor of “Noticias Telemundo,” the network’s flagship newscast which is consistently a top two broadcast evening news program for Hispanics regardless of language. He also leads Noticias Telemundo’s special reports, breaking news and political coverage. Since being named main anchor in 2021, he has led the network’s coverage of major national and international stories, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 and 2022 U.S. elections, the war in Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Vaqueiro has reported extensively from the field and conducted in-depth interviews with global leaders such as U.S. President Joe Biden and Pope Francis. He co-anchored Noticias Telemundo’s primetime coverage of the 2024 presidential election and frequently appears on Meet the Press to discuss U.S. politics. His work has earned numerous accolades, including a 2025 Emmy Award for Outstanding Journalist in Spanish-Language Media and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Impact Award. Adweek named him to its 2022 “Young Influentials” list, and The Hollywood Reporter recognized him in 2023 as one of the leading Latinos in film, TV, and music.