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Business

China Expands Commercial Focus in Latin America With New Cooperation Blueprint

he new policy framework signals Beijing's intention to expand that role, saying it aims to "promote stable industrial and supply chains" and support Latin American countries

Latin America's Unemployment Falls to 15-Year Low, but Structural Gaps Persist, International Labour Organization Reports
Informality continues to dominate labor markets in the region, affecting 46.7 percent of all workers—nearly one in two people employed
Mexico Records Unexpected Rise in Inflation One Week Before Expected Rate Cut
Mexico's annual inflation accelerated in November, reaching 3.80%, according to figures published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).
Latin American Currencies Gain Favor in Bank of America's 2026 Outlook as Dollar Expected to Slide
Bank of America expects the U.S. dollar to weaken in 2026 and is recommending investment strategies tied to Latin American currencies, particularly the Brazilian real.

Business

Selena Quintanilla and her dad Abraham Quintanilla

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.

Anna Blanco Miss Venezuela crowned Miss Charm 2025

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.

Angelique Boyer en Domenica Montero TelevisaUnivisin vs La dueña

Telenovelas

'Doménica Montero' Revives 'La Dueña': What Changed in the New Version of the Televisa-Univision Telenovela

The story that for decades has defined the archetype of the wounded woman who rebuilds herself from a position of power was brought back into the spotlight with the premiere of 'Doménica Montero', TelevisaUnivision's new offering for 2025 and 2026. Although many viewers immediately associate it with 'Soy tu dueña', the last Mexican version broadcast in 2010, both productions reveal more differences than similarities when viewed from a narrative, generational, and casting perspective.

Interviews

The New Reality Show AFAM Wives Club Stars Fights to End the Stereotypes of Asian Women Dating U.S. and European Men

AFAM Wives Club, the new reality-drama hybrid from JP Habac, Rodina Singh and Antoinette Jadaone, is more than a show about cross-cultural relationships. For its stars, Nathalie Hart, Julia Chu, and Mari Fowler, it is a cultural correction. They said in an interview with The Latin Times.

Interviews

Cassandra Freeman Reveals the Lessons Vivian Banks Left in Her as 'Bel-Air' Ends

As Bel-Air closes its final chapter, Cassandra Freeman is emerging from the experience with more than a career milestone. In an intimate conversation with The Latin Times, Freeman opened up about how playing Viv helped her understand her own transformation in her 40s, the artistic instincts she once overlooked, and the internal compass she now trusts above all.

Movies

Emma Mackey shines in 'Ella McCay', a Political, Romantic Comedy That Tries Too Hard to Be Everything - REVIEW

'Simpsons' co-creator James L. Brooks' delivers his newest cinematic effort with Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis and Woody Harrelson. The result doesn't feel intentional.

Jeff garcia dead at 55: cause of death Jimmy Neutron

Celebrity

Cause of Death Revealed for Jeff Garcia, the Voice of Jimmy Neutron's Estevez

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of actor and comedian Jeff Garcia, best known for voicing Sheen Estevez in The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and other popular 2000s animated favorites. Reports confirm that Garcia, 50, died on December 10, 2025, after his lung collapsed, which was the culmination of several serious health complications.

Danny Ocean, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Alma Llanera, Venezuela

Music

Danny Ocean Delivers Emotional Performance Honoring María Corina Machado at Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony

Venezuelan artist Danny Ocean was one of those who provided the music for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring María Corina Machado. Here is his moving performance.

Mercedes Ron sets her sights on Hollywood after winning over young people

Interviews

After Conquering the Young Adult Market With the 'Culpables' Series, Mercedes Ron Sets Her Sights on Hollywood and Jacob Elordi - EXCLUSIVE

After conquering the young adult market in books and streaming with her 'Culpable' series, Mercedes Ron has set her sights on Hollywood and Jacob Elordi. She doesn't say this as a provocation or a passing fancy, but as a natural part of a career that has been growing steadily and strategically for years, and whose next stop is the Prime Video adaptation of her book 'Dímelo Bajito' (Tell Me Softly).

Miss Jamaica ICU Miss Universe how is she doing

Entertainment

Miss Jamaica Suffered Life-Threatening Brain Hemorrhage, Fractures and Loss of Consciousness, Miss Universe Confirms

More than two weeks after a shocking accident during the Miss Universe preliminaries in Bangkok, the organization behind the global pageant has released new details about the serious injuries suffered by Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Alexis Henry.

Jenna Ortega talks about her Spanish, her Chicana childhood, and Wednesday.

Awards

Golden Globes 2026: Diego Luna, Oscar Isaac, Guillermo del Toro, Jenna Ortega, Selena Gomez and More Latino Nominees

The Golden Globes organization, which brings together the foreign press dedicated to film and television, revealed its nominations for the 2026 edition this Monday, recognizing Latino actors such as Diego Luna, Oscar Isaac, Guillermo del Toro, Jenna Ortega and Selena Gomez, but leaving out many in surprising categories.

Music

Tekashi 6ix9ine Sent Back to Jail After New Probation Violations

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is returning to federal custody after a judge sentenced him to three months in jail for repeatedly violating the terms of his supervised release. The sentence was handed down Friday in Manhattan federal court, marking the latest chapter in a long series of legal problems involving the performer, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.

How to Watch the 2025 MLS Cup Final and Everything to Know About Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps

The 2025 MLS Cup Final is finally here, and it brings a historic matchup to close the season. Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps will meet on Saturday in a championship that guarantees a first-time winner. When and at what time is the game, and how to watch it.

Music

Karoline Leavitt's Secret Swiftie Status Reportedly Revealed In Spotify Wrapped Post

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is exposed as a secret Taylor Swift fan in her 2025 Spotify Wrapped, despite Donald Trump's public feud.