Radio Mambí — one of Miami’s most iconic Spanish-language radio stations — will effectively lose its live voice at midnight Friday night, in a further sign that a three-year effort to create more moderate Latino broadcasting in South Florida hasn't panned out.

Mambí's ownership and management said the station, which will now air a music format, is just the latest hit by the economic and demographic realities facing Spanish-language media today.

In a statement, Mambí General Manager Mike Sena said the outlet and "its audience and the media industry are rapidly evolving, presenting financial challenges for many in the marketplace."

"Sadly, as of 11:59 pm on December 12, we will close our live news/talk chapter," he added.

Mambí's live programming staff will be let go, according to a mana

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