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Business

Latin America Becomes Key Driver of New Oil Supply as 2026 Surplus Looms, Report Finds

New offshore projects in Brazil and Guyana shift global supply dynamics as output growth outpaces expected demand

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).

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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.

Mariana Grimaldi The Strawberry Girl Bad Bunny the little house

Entertainment

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.

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.