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Business

Emerging-Market Funds Maintain High Exposure to Latin America Despite Volatility

Several of the region's most widely held names are companies with strong balance sheets and pricing power, which investors see as better positioned to absorb shifts in monetary policy

Latin America Nears 16th Straight Year of Rising Remittances as Momentum Begins to Fade, Report Finds
The United States continues to be the dominant source of remittances to Latin America, accounting for the majority of flows, followed by Spain
Coffee, Cocoa and Sugar Markets Poised for New Phase After Volatile Period, Citi Forecasts
The bank said prices have been driven higher this year by a combination of shocks, including adverse weather in major producing countries and logistical disruptions
Latin American Bond Sales Smash Forecasts, Surge to Highest Level on Record
Latin American companies and governments are issuing debt at a pace that has far exceeded expectations, with bond sales reaching record levels despite a volatile global backdrop tied to President Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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Entertainment

Raúl Rocha, Owner of Miss Universe, Wanted by Mexican Authorities After Losing Cooperation Deal

Mexican federal prosecutors are seeking the arrest of Raúl Rocha Cantú, the owner of the Miss Universe Organization, after revoking a cooperation agreement that had temporarily shielded him from prosecution.

Music

Up to $250,000 to Study Music: Noel Schajris and the Latin GRAMMYs Open the 2026 Call for applications

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announced that Latin GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Noel Schajris will sponsor the 2026 Prodigy Scholarship, also known as the Noel Schajris Scholarship, which will support undergraduate studies at Berklee College of Music starting in the fall semester of 2026. The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, and all living expenses up to a value of $250,000.

Entertainment

Celeste Rivas Mystery Deepens: Burn Cage and Farm Tools Found in d4vd's Holywood Rental Property

Authorities investigate after private investigator finds a high-temperature incinerator at a Hollywood rental once used by singer d4vd amid ongoing inquiry into Celeste Rivas' death. No charges or arrests yet; investigation continues.

Music

Shock Horror: Singer Electrocuted Live on Stage in Peru, As Fans Panic as He Collapsed

Lead singer Carlos "Mono" Suarez of Peruvian rock band Mi Major Amigo Scott was hospitalized after an electric shock from a faulty microphone during a live show in Lima. Treated for first-degree burns, Suarez remains conscious and urges improved safety to prevent future incidents in the independent music scene.

Movies

Oona Chaplin on Her Mapuche Grandmother, Charlie Chaplin and Her Role as a Fantastic Villain in Avatar: Fire and Ash

The granddaughter of Charles Chaplin and a Mapuche woman, Oona Castilla Chaplin, the new villain in Avatar: Fire and Ash, has always lived between worlds. Born on June 4, 1986, in Madrid, her identity was shaped by a constant back and forth between Spain, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Cuba. This cultural journey marked not only her personal life but also her understanding of acting, the body, and memory.

Celebrity

Dua Lipa Falls Ill in Mexico After Celebrating End of 'Radical Optimism World Tour'

Global pop star Dua Lipa shared that she fell ill during a recent stay in Mexico, shortly after wrapping the final dates of her Radical Optimism world tour in the country. While the singer once again expressed her affection for Mexico, she admitted her body struggled to keep up after weeks of touring and indulging in local cuisine.

Interviews

Zoe Saldaña Goes Deep into Grief and Sings Again, Delivering One of the Most Emotional Moments in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'- INTERVIEW

Zoe Saldaña's return as Neytiri in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' the highly anticipated third chapter of James Cameron's sci-fi saga, pushes the character into her most intimate and painful emotional territory yet. One of the film's most striking moments comes when Neytiri sings the 'SongCord,' a mourning song, while holding a beaded necklace. The Dominican-American actress explains it all in an interview with The Latin Times.

The Creators of MGM+'s 'Robin Hood' Talk Re-Imagining the Legend for A Modern Era - INTERVIEW

John Glenn and Jonathan English sat down with The Latin Times to talk about their new show for MGM+.

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Entertainment

Miss Jamaica Leaves Thailand and Returns Home, Hospitalized Again Upon Arrival

Jamaican ophthalmologist and beauty queen Gabrielle Henry, who suffered a terrible accident in Thailand while representing at Miss Universe, returned to her country after nearly three weeks in intensive care, and was hospitalized upon arrival in Kingston.

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Mexican Influencer 'La Niña Fresa' Says She Was Asked for Explicit Photos in Exchange for an Invite to Bad Bunny's La Casita

Mexican influencer Mariana Grimaldi, known as "La Niña Fresa," reported that she was asked for sexy photos in exchange for being invited to Bad Bunny's 'La casita' during the artist's concerts in Mexico City.

Rob Reiner and his son Nick Reiner, prime suspect in murder

Entertainment

Nick Reiner Killed His Parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, People Reports

Nick Reiner, the middle son of filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, is being considered by authorities as the killer of the couple, who were found dead on Sunday, December 14, with injuries consistent with stab wounds

Rob Reiner and his wife found dead with stab wounds

Entertainment

Legendary Director Rob Reiner and His Wife Discovered Dead Their Los Angeles Mansion

Legendary director Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead with stab wounds in their Los Angeles mansion. Here's everything we know.

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Celebrity

Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Father of Selena Quintanilla, Dies at 86, Family Confirms

Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., father of late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Saturday. His son, musician and producer A.B. Quintanilla III, share the heartbreaking update on Instagram.

Celebrity

Extreme Body-Mod Influencer Mary Magdalene Dies at 33 in Tragic High-Rise Fall

Beloved and controversial influencer Mary Magdalene, born Denise Ivonne Jarvis Gongora, has died at age 33 after falling from the ninth floor of a high-rise apartment in Patong, Phuket, Thailand.

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Celebrity

Miss Venezuela Anna Blanco Crowned Miss Charm 2025 in Vietnam

Venezuelan beauty ambassador Anna Blanco Flores captured the crown at Miss Charm 2025, the third edition of the rising international pageant, held at BHD Studio in Vietnam on December 12, 2025. Blanco's victory marks a historic moment for Venezuela as she becomes the first Venezuelan titleholder in the pageant's brief history.