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Business

A Look At What's in Store for Latin America's Venture Capital Landscape in 2026

According to some investors and analysts, the market is wary of whether early gains by regional AI startups are sustainable, and other persistent barriers, both structural and cultural, continue to bedevil VC activity in the region.

Exclusive: Beauty Creations' Esmeralda Hernandez on What It Takes for a Latina Founder to Scale in the Cosmetics Industry
In an interview with The Latin Times, "Esme" discusses absorbing 140% tariffs, competing without investors and preparing for a pivotal meeting with Target
EXCLUSIVE: Roman Empire Agency's Gabriela Salcido on Why Immigrant Fear Is Disrupting Disability Care Access
A national disability services leader told The Latin Times why trust — not capacity — is becoming the real bottleneck for the industry
EXCLUSIVE: Javier Palomarez of the US Hispanic Business Council on Why Affordability Is the Central Challenge for Small Businesses in Trump's America
Javier Palomarez sat down with The Latin Times to discuss a new US Hispanic Business Council survey which shows cost of living dominating concerns among Hispanic business owners. Shrinking margins are driving uncertainty

Business

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Interviews

INTERVIEW - Kenia OS Responds to the Rumors, Reveals What Peso Pluma Smells Like, and Wins the Crown of the New Queen of Mexican Pop

Kenia OS is more vulnerable than ever. She talks about her new album 'K de Karma', the recent attacks against her image, Peso Pluma, and what it means to come from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, in an in-depth interview.

INTERVIEW - Chiquis Says 'Sin Filtro 2' Shows What She's Been Hiding From Social Media and Surprises About Her Family and Career

As Chiquis gets ready to release her new album 'Janney' and invite fans into her immersive 'Alma de Luz Experience', she says 'Chiquis Sin Filtro Season 2' became the space where she could finally reveal the parts of her life she had stopped sharing online

Mike Colter Hints the Return of Luke Cage: In Daredevil 2?

While speaking on a panel, The Latin Times asked Mike Colter whether he would reprise his iconic Marvel role in the future, and he replied that it "makes sense."

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Interviews

EXCLUSIVE: James Ortiz Says He Built Rocky in 'Project Hail Mary' With Body Language, Trauma, and 'Latina Mom' and Italian Nonna Energy

Puerto Rican descendant James Ortiz did not have a face to work with when he set out to make Rocky feel alive in 'Project Hail Mary'. No expressive eyes, no smile, no human shorthand. What he had instead was posture, rhythm, awkwardness, and memory, including the kind that comes from growing up around strong family personalities.

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Celebrity

Chuck Norris Dies at 86: The Latino Connection Behind the Name, the Myth and the Man

Chuck Norris, the martial artist turned action hero whose square-jawed toughness powered a long career in film and television and later transformed him into one of the internet's most enduring myths, has died at 86. Born Carlos Ray Norris, he owed the moniker known worldwide to a Latino soldier.

Music

Christian Meier Mourns Through Music, Mexican Fusions and an Isolated California Hideaway - INTERVIEW

Peruvian superstar Christian Meier did not begin talking about his new album. Así es la ley with release dates or strategy. He began with loss and ended falling in love again with solitude and directing, far far away from the telenovelas that made him an icon among Latinos.

Univision Returns to Puerto Rico After Years Off the Island's Main Broadcast Map

TelevisaUnivision is bringing Univision back to Puerto Rico, restoring the flagship Spanish-language network to direct over-the-air television on the island beginning Monday, March 23.

Entertainment

What to Expect at MEGACON Orlando 2026: the Florida Event Emerges as One of the Best Conventions in the World

With this year's edition of MEGACON Orlando, the event solidifies itself as one of the premier comic book conventions in the country.

Christina Aguilera disappoints in Mexico

Music

Christina Aguilera Fans in Mexico Outraged Over "Extremely Short" Concert and New Mexico Mix-Up and Ask for Government Involvement

MEXICO CITY - What was supposed to be a night of celebration for Mexican fans of Christina Aguilera ended up turning into a storm of criticism, memes and complaints to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency.

Inside Juego de Voces Season 3: Famous Mexican Music Siblings Competing, Clashing and Stealing the Spotlight

The third season of Juego de Voces hasn't even premiered yet, and it already has its main hook clear: this time it's not about generations clashing or legends against new stars, but pits siblings against each other

Interviews

Dion Baez Reflects on His Path to Becoming SoundCloud VP of Community: 'I Was in the Right Place at the Right Time' - INTERVIEW

Before serving as SoundCloud's global platform architect and its vice president of community, Baez wore many hats at major tech companies.

Carlos Ponce as Father Diaz in Ethan Bloom

Interviews

Puerto Rican Actor Carlos Ponce on the Responsability of Guiding a Jewish Teen Who Wants to Become Catholic in 'Ethan Bloom' - INTERVIEW

Puerto Rican artist Carlos Ponce made his debut as a priest in the film 'Ethan Bloom,' filmed entirely in Miami, marking his first time portraying a priest. In an interview, he discusses his experience wearing the robes and why he was drawn to the project.

Kevis & Maykyy after their performance at Vive Latino 2026

Music

Meet Kevis & Maykyy, the Mexican Breakout Group That Broke Out at Vive Latino 2026 as Amazon Music's ROMPE Artists

The Mexican group Kevis & Maykyy didn't arrive at Vive Latino 2026 as just another name on the lineup. The Monterrey-based group performed at one of Latin America's most important festivals as Amazon Music's ROMPE MX artists, a distinction that made their performance one of the weekend's most memorable moments for the new generation of Mexican talent.

Awards

Oscars 2026: All the Winners

The 2026 Oscars had it all, glory, surprises, and more than a few faces that seemed to say, "Wait, what just happened?" Although Sinners came in as the most nominated film of the night, it ultimately did not become the ceremony's undisputed winner. That title went to One Battle After Another. How did the Latino nominated do?

Music

Inside Latin America's loudest, proudest musical showcases: The power of Mexico´s Vive Latino and Amazon Music's Role

Mexico's live entertainment has one of its loudest, proudest showcases this weekend, as Vive Latino 2026 returns to Mexico City, bringing not just a stacked lineup but a broader message about where the country now stands in the global concert economy.