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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF RADIO UNICA CORP. FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 
SEPTEMBER 30,1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME>   RADIO UNICA CORP.
       
                             
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