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U.S. Eases Sanctions on Venezuela's Central Bank, Allows Financial Transactions for First Time Since 2019

The United States has taken a significant step toward easing financial restrictions on Venezuela by authorizing transactions with the country's central bank and three other state-run institutions, marking the first time since 2019 that such operations are permitted within the international financial system.

TelevisaUnivision CEO Sells 15,000-Square-Foot Mansion for $56M
TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre has sold his San Francisco home for $56 million in a deal that adds another headline to the Bay Area's closely watched luxury market. According to a Wall Street Journal report published Monday, the transaction was completed off-market.
Barron Trump Enters Beverage Business With Sollos, a Latino-Rooted Yerba Mate Brand Backed by $1 Million
Barron Trump is making a formal move into the beverage business through Sollos Yerba Mate, a new company tied to a $1 million securities offering and organized around one of Latin America's most recognizable caffeinated drinks, yerba mate
Airfares Surge More Than 200% in Weeks as Iran War Drives Global Price Shock
Airfares on some international routes have surged by more than 200% in the past month as the war in Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring and forces airlines worldwide to pass costs directly to travelers.

Business

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Interviews

Matt Bomer on 'Outcome', Hollywood absurdity, and the Miami honor that brought him to Florida

Matt Bomer sits down in Miami during the Miami Film Festival, where he received the Vanguard Award, to talk about his role in Outcome alongside Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, and Jonah Hill. He opens up about playing a character who hides pain behind humor, the deeper message of authenticity in the film, and how Hollywood satire reflects real life in the age of social media.

Music

Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes Founder and Lead Guitarrist, Dead at 64

Felipe Staiti, the guitarist and co-founder who helped turn Enanitos Verdes into one of the defining bands of rock en español, has died at 64 in his hometown of Mendoza, Argentina.

Music

Mariah Carey and Shakira Out, Celia Cruz in: Meet the Inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2026

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2026 on Monday, delivering a list full of heavyweight names, but for Latino music fans, the headline landed with two very different emotions. Celia Cruz is finally headed into the Cleveland institution, while Shakira, despite being one of this year's nominees, was left out of the final class. This year's performer inductees are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.

Celebrity

Dolly Martinez, TLC's'My 600-Lb Life' Alum, Dead at 30

Dolly Martinez, who appeared on TLC's My 600-Lb. Life, has died at 30, according to statements shared by her family over the weekend. Her death was confirmed by her sister, Lindsey Cooper, who posted the news on Facebook after first asking supporters to pray as Martinez was hospitalized and "fighting for her life."

Movies

'Cuba After Castro': A Bold Documentary that Shows Díaz Canel's Positions Before the Current U.S. Crisis and Why Things Could Be Different - INTERVIEW

Journalists Abby Martin & Matthew Belen traveled to Cuba to interview President Miguel Díaz-Canel in his first extensive interview with an American media outlet.

Music

Karol G in Coachella 2026: La Bichota is Back, and She Arrived Like a Full-blown Latin Pride Hurricane

Karol G made history in the 2026 edition after becoming the first Latina to headline the Festival. But to the cry of "Don't be afraid. Raise your flag." She built a spectacle around Latinidad, female power, and the idea that her place on that stage was bigger than a personal career milestone.

Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey Claims She Heard 'The Voice Of God' Explaining Why She Lost Her First Oscar

Oprah Winfrey revealed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that she heard 'the voice of God' during the 1986 Oscars. The Colour Purple star explained how a restrictive 12lb dress left her with a physical scar and a divine realisation. Read about Oprah's shift to comfort-first fashion following her Best Supporting Actress nomination.

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Music

Coachella 2026: How to Watch From Anywhere, Latino Artists to Know and Full Headliners Guide

Coachella is no longer just a desert pilgrimage. In 2026, the festival has fully evolved into a global broadcast event, with millions tuning in from outside the United States. Whether you are in Latin America, Europe, or anywhere else, watching Coachella live is easier than ever. Here is how to do it, who to watch, and why this year matters especially for Latino representation.

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Sports

Former WWE Star Alberto Del Rio Faces Up to 7 Years in Prison in Mexico Domestic Violence Case

Former WWE champion Alberto Del Rio, the Mexican wrestler also known as Alberto "El Patrón," is facing criminal proceedings in San Luis Potosí after state prosecutors accused him of domestic violence against his partner following an alleged April 6 incident in the city's Lomas del Tecnológico neighborhood.

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John Leguizamo Says His Pablo Escobar in Dear Killer Nannies Is the Most Human, and Most Chilling Yet - INTERVIEW

John Leguizamo entered once again in dangerous territory, this time as Pablo Escobar in 'Dear Killer Nannies', and in Miami he made it clear that this is not just another narco retelling. The series goes somewhere other projects have not, inside the Escobar home, inside the bond between father and son, and inside the emotional wreckage left behind by one of the most infamous criminals in modern history.

Movies

A Hugo Chávez Loyalist Co-Producer on Melania Trump's Documentary: Who is Max Sánchez Arbeláiz

A former Chávez insider who once moved through the upper ranks of Venezuelan diplomacy has resurfaced in a highly unlikely place, as a co-producer on Melania, the glossy Amazon-backed documentary built around first lady Melania Trump.

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Music

Karol G Says She Was Warned Not to Speak About ICE, but Hints She Is Not Staying Quiet Days Before Headlining Coachella

Karol G has opened up about one of the most sensitive pressures facing international artists in the United States: the fear that speaking out on immigration could come with professional consequences.

Music

Daddy Yankee Becomes First Reggaeton Artist Honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year

Daddy Yankee, the Puerto Rican star widely credited with helping take reggaeton from the streets of San Juan to the center of global pop culture, has been named the Latin Recording Academy's 2026 Person of the Year, becoming the first reggaeton artist to receive the honor.

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12 Series Featuring Supernatural Tales, Sacred Stories, and Political Religious Intrigue to Watch on Easter Weekend

Here's a Latin Times curated mix of 12 streaming series with supernatural sagas, iconic Bible stories, and enthralling political and religious intrigues

Entertainment

Rapper 6ix9ine Leaves Jail, Flaunts SpongeBob Plush Signed by Nicolás Maduro

Raper 6ix9ine is out of federal custody again, and in true Tekashi fashion, his return to freedom came with a headline few could have predicted. Within minutes of his release Friday, the controversial artist showed off a SpongeBob SquarePants plush toy he claims was autographed behind bars by Nicolás Maduro.