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A Look At What's in Store for Latin America's Venture Capital Landscape in 2026

According to some investors and analysts, the market is wary of whether early gains by regional AI startups are sustainable, and other persistent barriers, both structural and cultural, continue to bedevil VC activity in the region.

Exclusive: Beauty Creations' Esmeralda Hernandez on What It Takes for a Latina Founder to Scale in the Cosmetics Industry
In an interview with The Latin Times, "Esme" discusses absorbing 140% tariffs, competing without investors and preparing for a pivotal meeting with Target
EXCLUSIVE: Roman Empire Agency's Gabriela Salcido on Why Immigrant Fear Is Disrupting Disability Care Access
A national disability services leader told The Latin Times why trust — not capacity — is becoming the real bottleneck for the industry
EXCLUSIVE: Javier Palomarez of the US Hispanic Business Council on Why Affordability Is the Central Challenge for Small Businesses in Trump's America
Javier Palomarez sat down with The Latin Times to discuss a new US Hispanic Business Council survey which shows cost of living dominating concerns among Hispanic business owners. Shrinking margins are driving uncertainty

Business

Inside Juego de Voces Season 3: Famous Mexican Music Siblings Competing, Clashing and Stealing the Spotlight

The third season of Juego de Voces hasn't even premiered yet, and it already has its main hook clear: this time it's not about generations clashing or legends against new stars, but pits siblings against each other

Interviews

Dion Baez Reflects on His Path to Becoming SoundCloud VP of Community: 'I Was in the Right Place at the Right Time' - INTERVIEW

Before serving as SoundCloud's global platform architect and its vice president of community, Baez wore many hats at major tech companies.

Carlos Ponce as Father Diaz in Ethan Bloom

Interviews

Puerto Rican Actor Carlos Ponce on the Responsability of Guiding a Jewish Teen Who Wants to Become Catholic in 'Ethan Bloom' - INTERVIEW

Puerto Rican artist Carlos Ponce made his debut as a priest in the film 'Ethan Bloom,' filmed entirely in Miami, marking his first time portraying a priest. In an interview, he discusses his experience wearing the robes and why he was drawn to the project.

Kevis & Maykyy after their performance at Vive Latino 2026

Music

Meet Kevis & Maykyy, the Mexican Breakout Group That Broke Out at Vive Latino 2026 as Amazon Music's ROMPE Artists

The Mexican group Kevis & Maykyy didn't arrive at Vive Latino 2026 as just another name on the lineup. The Monterrey-based group performed at one of Latin America's most important festivals as Amazon Music's ROMPE MX artists, a distinction that made their performance one of the weekend's most memorable moments for the new generation of Mexican talent.

Awards

Oscars 2026: All the Winners

The 2026 Oscars had it all, glory, surprises, and more than a few faces that seemed to say, "Wait, what just happened?" Although Sinners came in as the most nominated film of the night, it ultimately did not become the ceremony's undisputed winner. That title went to One Battle After Another. How did the Latino nominated do?

Music

Inside Latin America's loudest, proudest musical showcases: The power of Mexico´s Vive Latino and Amazon Music's Role

Mexico's live entertainment has one of its loudest, proudest showcases this weekend, as Vive Latino 2026 returns to Mexico City, bringing not just a stacked lineup but a broader message about where the country now stands in the global concert economy.

Awards

How to Watch the 2026 Oscars From Anywhere

The 98th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will bring Hollywood's biggest night back to television screens around the world in 2026. Whether you are in the United States or traveling abroad, there are several reliable ways to watch the ceremony live or stream it online. Here is a clear guide to watching the 2026 Oscars from anywhere.

Music

How to Watch the Mexico City 'Vive Latino' 2026 Festival from Anywhere in the World

Vive Latino 2026 is going global again, which means fans do not have to be inside Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros to catch one of Latin America's biggest music festivals. The 2026 edition is scheduled for March 14 and 15, and Amazon's official partnership with the festival is once again making the event accessible far beyond the venue itself, with streaming options designed for viewers across multiple countries and territories.

Music

Vive Latino 2026 Brings Together Anglo and Latin Rock Royalty With Lenny Kravitz, The Smashing Pumpkins, Juanes and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

Vive Latino 2026 is shaping up as one of the most ambitious editions in the festival's history, blending Anglo rock icons with some of the most enduring names in Latin music for a two-day celebration in Mexico City.

Interviews

Why 'The Madison' and Montana Feel Personal for Matthew Fox as He Returns to Television - INTERVIEW

We first met him in 'Party of Five', he charmed us in 'Lost', and after a stint in film and a self-imposed hiatus, Matthew Fox returns to television in 'The Madison', the series starring Michelle Pfeiffer, set in Taylor Sheridan's Montana universe. He told us in an interview how the Paramount+ series took him back to his childhood and convinced him it was worth returning.

Celebrity

Who Is Ivana Lisette Ortiz? New Details on the Suspect Accused of Shooting at Rihanna's Home

The woman police say opened fire at Rihanna's Los Angeles-area home on Sunday has been identified as Ivana Lisette Ortiz, a 35-year-old Florida resident now facing a charge of attempted murder. Authorities say the shooting happened in broad daylight at the singer's Beverly Crest property and that Rihanna was inside the home at the time. No injuries were reported, but investigators say at least one round struck the house.

Gabriel Sloyer The Chairman The protector

Interviews

Latino Actor Gabriel Sloyer Reveals Why 'Protector' Feels Like 'Taken' With a Mother - INTERVIEW

Latino actor Gabriel Sloyer brings a new side in 'Protector', the new movie by Mexican director Adrian Grünberg, starring Mila Jovovich. He explains in an interview how his character The Chairman is a departure from his previous work and what would the movie be named if it was a telenovela.

Jaina and Bevin JP Decker new series interview Ft Lauderdale

Interviews

Latina Power in 'RJ Decker': Jaina Lee Ortiz and Bevin Bru Talk Secrets, Miami Roots and Messy Love

Latina actresses Bevin Bru and Jaina Lee Ortiz, whose performances add emotional tension and a distinctly Latino texture to the series "RJ Decker," reveal in candid interviews how they honed their characters' authenticities and the reality of working with Fort Lauderdale as a background and Scott Speedman as a lead.

Rafael Gonzalez Los Recoditos denies domestic violence still fired

Music

Rafael González Suspended by Banda Los Recoditos After Domestic Violence Allegations Go Viral

The regional Mexican music world is facing a new controversy after Banda Los Recoditos temporarily suspended vocalist Rafael González following public accusations of domestic violence made by his longtime partner, Fernanda Redondo.

Hero Fiennes-Tiffin & Zine Tsang talk Young Sherlock

Interviews

From Bloody Fights to Brilliant Minds, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Zine Tseng on How 'Young Sherlock' Rebuilds a Legend - INTERVIEW

Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Zine Tseng explain how 'Young Sherlock' is an origin story of a legend, with brillian minds and bloody minds.