Latin America
Isabel Allende, Yung Pueblo in The Latin Times List of Top 5 Latin Books of 2023
From memoirs to novels, these are the Latin Times' top 5 Latin Books of 2023
Tigres vs. Rayados: Liga MX's Teams Top List of Most Expensive Soccer Tickets in Latin America
A regional ranking shows how the cost of watching soccer live varies among countries. Uruguayan side Peñarol has the cheapest tickets
Daddy Yankee Embraces Faith, Dedicates Life to God in Retirement Concert
In a transformative final concert, Daddy Yankee embraced Christianity and dedicated his future to Christ, as other stars of urban Latin music have done before
Former US Ambassador to Bolivia, Manuel Rocha, Arrested on Suspicion of Being a Cuban Agent
Rocha's diplomatic career spanned 25 years, mainly in Latin America during the Cold War era
Inflation Woes in Argentina Force Shopkeepers to Make Difficult Decisions
The imminent end of the agreement on price controls is fanning inflation even more, says economist Hernan Letcher
Fed-up Voters Put Latin American Leaders On Thin Ice
Latin American governments are learning not to get too comfortable in office, as disgruntled voters repeatedly topple incumbents, often in favor of outsiders or inexperienced politicians.
Daniel Noboa Sworn In as Ecuador's President, Vowing to Restore Peace
The banana-empire heir will serve only 18 months, the rest of Lasso's term.
Why The U.S. Is Increasingly Concerned With China's Space Operations in Latin America
Washington does not rule out the possibility that the civilian space and satellite programs has defense capabilities too
Joe Biden Is Now 81: How Does He Compare in Age With Other Latin American Leaders?
Joe Biden is the oldest president in U.S. History and is currently older than any leader in Latin America
These Will Be Latin America's Main Challenges And Opportunities Next Year
A new report by The Economist Intelligence Unit concluded that political risks persist, but there are also surging investment opportunities
Argentina Swings Right, Elects Javier Milei as President
The so-called Libertarian outsider won Sunday runoff against Sergio Massa with a landslide vote
How Are Latinos Disproportionately Affected by Cyberattacks And What Can They Do About It
Latinos are more likely to fall victim to cyberattacks, but can mitigate the risk through education
43 Million Went Hungry In Latam, Caribbean Last Year: UN
Hunger affected some 43.2 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022, about 6.5 percent of the region's population, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization said Thursday.
Exclusive: Former OAS Leader Urges Latinos to Act as a Unit to Gain Relevance in U.S.
Miguel Angel Rodriguez, ex-Costa Rica President, says Latinos must defend their ideas and principles to better contribute to the development of the U.S.
How Migration Is Helping Some Latin American Economies But Hurting Others
Migration to the U.S. has increased the use of remittances. For some Latin American and Caribbean countries, this is a help to their economy.
Former Latin American Presidents Show United Front to Support Candidates Across The Region
The group focused especially on Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado, who won the opposition's primaries and seeks to challenge Nicolas Maduro
Interview: Understanding the Reaction of Latin American Countries to the Israel-Hamas War
Speaking with The Latin Times, the Wilson Center's Director for the Middle East Program analyzed this and other aspects of the conflict
Haitian Migrants Left Scrambling as Outbound Flights to Nicaragua Are Halted by Government
The Haitian government has not provided an official explanation for its decision
NY Attorney General Shows Racial Homeownership Gap, Systemic Barriers for Latinos and People of Color
A new report shows that white households own homes at nearly double the rate of Latinos and Blacks
Three Latin American Countries Take Diplomatic Measures Against Israel Amid Hamas War
Bolivia severed diplomatic ties with the country, while Chile and Colombia recalled their ambassadors for consultations
Which Latin American Countries Will Observe Daylight Savings as of November 5?
Mexico, Chile and Paraguay are some of the few countries in the region that will still do so
Worsening Global Economic Outlook Could Hamper Latin American Countries' Rate Cut Paths
Surging U.S. Treasury yields and the possibility of further tightening from the Fed are among the main reasons why
Behind the 'Evolving Crisis' of the Smithsonian's Latino Museum
The controversy over the construction of the National Museum of the American Latino continues to make the national media talk
Hispanic Readers Seen More Empowered as Sales of Books in Spanish Surge in U.S.
Under the patronage of renowned Latino artist Edward James Olmos, co-founder of Empowering Latino Futures (ELF), and under the banner of America's greatest awards for Latino literary achievement, the 25th Annual International Latino Book Awards
Saving for Retirement? For Most Hispanics That Is Out of Their Daily Survival Equation
A recent survey has shed light on the retirement savings challenges Hispanics face in the U.S.
Airwallex's MexPago Acquisition Boosts Fintech Unicorn's Footprint in Latin America
This acquisition aims to enhance Airwallex's position in the Latin American market and bolster its suite of global payment services
Exclusive: Florida Senator Rick Scott on Why He Thinks the World Is Becoming a 'Very Dangerous Place'
Senator Rick Scott (R) discusses issues of interest to the Latino community in the Sunshine State and the U.S., including trade and political relations with Latin American countries.
Hispanics Are Less Likely to Take on Leadership Roles Growing Up; How it Impacts Later On?
Disproportional representation in Congress can be illustrative of the effects of the challenges this demographic faces in this area
Amidst Pay Gap and a Looming Loss of Middle-Wage Jobs, Latinas Struggle for Economic Equality
Latinas earn 57 cents for every dollar earned by White, non-Hispanic men and disproportionately earn low wages amidst looming wage cuts
Remembering Cindy Montañez, a ´Fearless Leader' Dedicated to Advocating for Latinos, Environmental Justice
"Her work as a public servant empowering the Latino community and advocating for a more sustainable Los Angeles will have a lasting impact on the city for years to come," said NALEO about her passing