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Business

He Couldn't Give Cow Milk Formula To His Allergic Baby, So He Built a Nutrition Startup To Create a New One

A look at Harmony, a company developing baby formula with reduced added sugars, removed dependence on dairy, and a palatable taste for infants.

Fintech Set to Lead Startup Investment Activity in Latin America in 2026: Report
Startup investment in Latin America is expected to rebound in 2026, with fintech firms poised to attract the largest share of new capital after several years of subdued funding, according to a report by Bloomberg Línea.
Latin America Avoids Recession as ECLAC Projects Continued Expansion Through 2026
South America is expected to lead in 2025, with growth of 2.9%, supported by recoveries in Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador after contractions last year, ECLAC reveals
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

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Music

Claudia Sheinbaum Steps Into the BTS Frenzy, Asks South Korea for More Concerts After Sellouts and High Ticket Prices in México

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that she has formally sent a letter to South Korea's president asking for additional concert dates from global K-pop sensation BTS after ticket demand in Mexico far outpaced supply.

Interviews

Why Apple TV+ 'Drops of God' 2 Feels So Familiar to Latino Viewers Who Live Between Worlds- INTERVIEW

Season 2 of Drops of God is built around a mystery bottle, but for Latino viewers who live between worlds, its real hook is less about what's in the glass and more about what happens when language, identity, and family history refuse to stay in one place.

Oliver Laxe nominated for Oscars film review in Brazil

Awards

Spanish Film Director Oliver Laxe Draws Emilia Pérez's 'Karla Sofía Gascón' Comparisons After Brazil Comments Ignite Oscars 2026 Backlash

Being nominated for an Oscar for the first time is usually a once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Earning two nominations in the same debut year, especially without being part of Hollywood, can feel almost transcendent. For Spanish director Oliver Laxe, whose film Sirât landed him among the Oscars 2026 nominees, the milestone appears to have also come with a moment that set social media on fire.

Awards

Oscar 2026 Marks a Turning Point as Latino Nominees Take Center Stage Across the Academy

With historic nominations marked by firsts, volume, and geographic reach, from Mexico to Argentina, the 2026 Oscar nominations signaled the end of an era in which Latino artists appeared at the Academy Awards as footnotes, a lone nomination here, an isolated win there.This year, that pattern collapsed.

Awards

Brazilian Cinema Shows Up for Latinos at the 2026 Oscar Nominations

Brazilian cinema made history at the 2026 Academy Awards, led by the breakout success of The Secret Agent, but it was far from the country's only moment of recognition this year.

Awards

Oscars 2026: All the Nominations, Snubs and Surprises

The 2026 Academy Awards officially kicked into high gear with the announcement of the nominations, which delivered many expected contenders, notable snubs, and a handful of surprises.

Nicki Minaj resurfaces undocumented text amid support for magician

Entertainment

Nicki Minaj's Past Admission of Being Undocumented Resurfaces as She Voices Support for Trump

Rapper Nicki Minaj has once again come under public scrutiny after a 2018 Facebook post resurfaced, in which she recounted arriving in the United States "as an illegal immigrant at the age of five." The post, written in the context of the family separation policy then implemented by the Trump administration, was shared again on social media, coinciding with the artist's recent public support for the president and her participation in conservative events.

Music

Carin León Pospones Tour in Mexico Due to Serious Illness

Mexican artist Carin León canceled his performances in Mexico this week after announcing he had contracted a serious illness. Explaining that "health must always be prioritized," the singer-songwriter and his team detailed the situation.

Celebrity

Emma Coronel Joins Viral 2016 Trend With Photo Taken Before El Chapo's Final Capture

Emma Coronel surprised social media users after joining a viral trend revisiting memories from 2016, but her post stood out sharply from the rest. The former wife of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán shared an unpublished photograph from that year, the same moment when the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel was captured for the third and final time in Los Mochis, Mexico

Interviews

The Stars and Director of 'Night Patrol' Talk Using Horror As Social Commentary and Portraying LA Accurately - INTERVIEW

Stars RJ Cyler, Nicki Micheaux, and Freddie Gibbs, as well as director Ryan Prows, sat down with The Latin Times to talk about their new crime horror film, "Night Patrol."

Cristina Saralegui, what Julio Iglesias said

Entertainment

Cristina Saralegui's Support for Julio Iglesias Revives Scrutiny Over Her Position on Menudo Manager Edgardo Díaz

Cuban television host Cristina Saralegui's decision to support Julio Iglesias amid sexual abuse investigations filed by two of his former employees revived outrage over the so-called "queen of Spanish-language television in the United States," which was perceived as support for former Menudo manager Edgardo Diaz.

Entertainment

Julio Iglesias' Wife, Miranda Rijnsburger, Breaks Her Silence on the Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Him

Miranda Rijnsburger, the current wife of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, known for having a very private life, broke her silence on the sexual abuse accusations made against her by two of her former employees.

Telenovelas

The Revival of 'Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso' Starts Filming in Colombia with Catalina 'La Grande' and El Titi as Central Figures

Telemundo confirmed today the start of production on a new season of Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso, reviving a franchise that was previously believed to have reached its definitive conclusion in December of 2019. The new chapter places Catalina Santana and Aurelio "El Titi" Jaramillo at the core of the story, marking a major narrative shift and reopening a universe many viewers thought had closed for good.

Celebrity

Criminal Complaint Filed Against Julio Iglesias Over Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Allegations

Spanish music legend Julio Iglesias is facing international scrutiny after a criminal complaint was formally filed against him in Spain, accusing him of sexual assault, human trafficking, labor violations, and coercive conduct, according to Spanish prosecutors and multiple media reports. The complaint, submitted on January 5 to Spain's Audiencia Nacional, has triggered a formal investigation by the Spanish Public Prosecutor's Office.

Awards

Premio Lo Nuestro 2026: All the Nominees

This year's Premio Lo Nuestro nominations span 44 categories, underscoring the global impact and diversity of Latin music. Bad Bunny, Carín León, Myke Towers, and Rauw Alejandro emerge among the most nominated artists, earning 10 nominations each across multiple categories, including top general categories such as the prestigious Premio Lo Nuestro Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.