Trilingual multimedia journalist with 20-plus years of experience in legacy and new media, as well as social media. Founder and CEO of Life a la Latina, a bilingual community celebrating the Latino experience. Before, I relaunched the U.S. Latino edition of Selecciones, the Spanish version of Reader's Digest, and was the founding editor of EFE´s Hispanic News Service. I have also worked at The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. I love show business, politics, traveling and home-making, but above anything, I'm proudly mamá.
Goyo and Javier Poza, the hosts of the 2025 Latin Billboard Awards, spoke in an exclusive interview about the current state of Latin music and the importance of being "a shield" for Bad Bunny, the main nominee and the target of criticism for being selected to host the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Lidia Vanessa Gurrola Peraza, better known online as Vanessa Gurrola and often dubbed "la doble de Emma Coronel," was arrested in San Diego on accusations of first-degree homicide in connection with the killing of Christian Espinoza Silver, alias "El Chato", an alleged operator linked to the Arellano Félix Cartel.
One of Latin America's strangest crossovers between pop culture and organized crime has resurfaced. The members of the El Chavo del 8 cast were reportedly hired by the Cali Cartel in 1986 to perform at a private children's party for the daughter of drug trafficker José "Chepe" Santa Cruz in Bogotá. The reported payment was $220,000 in cash.
The Colombian artists had remained silent on the case, which was linked to an attack on their farm in 2023. Greeicy's father and Mike Bahía's father-in-law are under house arrest.
The family of Chad Joseph, a 26-year-old fisherman from Trinidad and Tobago, has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of committing what they called a "perfect murder" after Joseph was reportedly killed in an American military strike on a boat in the southern Caribbean this week.
Cuban-American artist JoAnna García Swisher is accustomed to portraying charming women from the American South, but always with a sense of belonging to her Latina roots, so don't be surprised if her character Maddie Townsend appears with a Cuban coffee in hand in the sixth season of Sweet Magnolias, her hit Netflix series.
Amid the grief over the loss of Argentine artist Fede Dorcaz, his parents have taken on a new battle: securing the funds to repatriate his body from Mexico. The family has launched a campaign to raise 30,000 euros to cover the logistical, legal, and transportation costs of an international transfer.
The Mexican artist confirmed in an interview that she has said goodbye to her character in El Chavo del 8. María Antonieta de las Nieves revealed that she will no longer play La Chilindrina.
Arturo Castro walked onto the set of Tron: Ares excited about the romantic comedy elements of his character Seth Flores' storyline. Of course, it wasn't the only thing that had him pinching himself. "It was the kind of experience that I could only dream of when I was a child in Guatemala," he said in an interview with The Latin Times.
Justin Bieber appears to be embracing a bold new chapter, and we aren't talking about his latest album or his new clothing brand. This one leans deeply into Mexican musical culture. After being spotted dancing to mariachis at a basketball event, he was later seen joining a banda ensemble in Los Angeles, playing the tambora and singing along live with the musicians.
Celebrity attorney David Cohen Sacal, whose high-profile clients included Mexican stars Anahí and Sebastián Rulli, was shot and killed outside the Mexico City Courthouse complex on Monday, October 13. The attack, carried out in broad daylight in one of the city's busiest judicial zones, has shocked both the entertainment and legal communities.
Helena Moreno's story begins far from New Orleans, the city that made her its first Latina mayor. She was born on September 30, 1977, in Veracruz, Mexico, to parents Felix Moreno (an oil executive) and Nancy Pearson Moreno (an academic). At age 8, her family moved to the United States, settling in Houston, Texas, where she faced the challenges of assimilation, including language barriers in school.
The 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is set to light up New York City tomorrow, October 15. After its revival in 2024 following a multi-year hiatus, the show returns this year with bolder ambition, a more diverse lineup, and a renewed commitment to spectacle that reflects its original intention.
The Colombian court has determined that Luis Alberto Rendón, father of singer Greeicy Rendón, will remain under house arrest while his legal proceedings for alleged kidnapping and aggravated torture proceed in Colombia. The decision was made after a hearing that evaluated the charges filed by the Attorney General's Office.
Two Venezuelan exiles living in Colombia, political consultant Luis Peche Arteaga and human rights activist Yendri Velásquez, were shot and wounded Monday afternoon in northern Bogotá.
At least 64 people have died and more than 200 remain missing after torrential rains and flooding devastated several regions of Mexico, prompting mass evacuations, collapsed bridges, and growing anger over the government's response.
The Argentine artist shared her time with fans and the press upon her arrival in Mexico. Cazzu will perform four shows in the country and spoke about her daughter Inti and her ex, Christian Nodal.
José Daniel Ferrer, one of Cuba's most prominent opposition leaders, has been released from prison and exiled to the United States after months of detention and international concern over his safety.
A provocative social media post claiming that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes vowed to boycott the Super Bowl over Bad Bunny as the headliner halftime show, has gone viral. The post, shared widely across Facebook and fan pages, alleges that Mahomes "caused a stir" by publicly rejecting Bad Bunny's appearance at the halftime show.
Donald Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio nominated Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for the Nobel Peace Prize, openly coveted by his boss, President Donald Trump.
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in recognition of her persistent fight for democracy and her nonviolent challenge to authoritarian rule. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored her "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela."
David Del Rio has been fired from CBS's new Matlock reboot following an allegation of sexual assault made by co-star Leah Lewis. The alleged incident reportedly occurred on September 26 and was formally reported on October 2. Del Rio, who played attorney Billy Martinez on the series, was immediately removed from the set once the complaint was filed.
Jimmy Kimmel, who recently had a late-night career bump thanks to his criticism to the White House and President Donald Trump, is flipping the script, at least a little. During a media appearance at the "Bloomberg Screentime" conference in Los Angeles, Kimmel said he'd "love" to have Trump as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and followed that up by adding, "I'll ask him."
Jessica Alba has sparked an online firestorm with a bold statement telling her 20 million followers, "You owe us." The actress and entrepreneur took to Instagram with a direct message about the pay gap that continues to affect Latinas across the United States, and this time, she didn't hold back.
In a cultural clash that's gaining national attention, Turning Point USA, the conservative political organization founded by Charlie Kirk, has announced its own "All American Halftime Show" in response to the NFL's decision to tap Bad Bunny as the official Super Bowl LX headliner.
In a dramatic move this Wednesday, Telemundo officially removed Myrka Dellanos from La Mesa Caliente and Jessica Maldonado from Al Rojo Vivo amid a wave of staff cuts across the network.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection with the deadly Pacific Palisades wildfire that tore through Los Angeles earlier this year, killing 12 people and destroying thousands of homes
A tragic incident struck Disneyland on Monday, October 6, when a guest was found unresponsive immediately after riding the Haunted Mansion attraction. Security and first responders attempted life-saving measures, but she was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
In a heartbreaking echo of history, Arturo Gatti Jr., the 17-year-old son of boxing icon Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, has died in Mexico, according to family and longtime coach confirmations. His death renews painful memories of his father's mysterious passing in 2009.
Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst talk about their new movie 'Roofman,' a true crime dramedy that tells the crazy tale of McDonald's robber Jeffrey Manchester in the 90's.
