By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
How to Win Free Karol G Tropitour Tickets: A Step-by-Step Guide
Karol G is giving away five free tickets for each of her 60+ Tropitour concerts. Enter via Instagram by tagging friends and specifying your
Shakira's Copacabana Triumph Amid Father's Health Crisis: A Night of Resilience
Shakira drew a record 3 million fans to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The show went on despite her father William Mebarak's serious he
Cinco de Mayo: The Real Story Behind the Celebration in the U.S.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, a symbol of Mexican resistance. In the U.S., it became a celebration of Mexican herita
Shakira's 2-Million Fan Show at Copacabana Sets a New Standard for Latino Artists
Shakira performed for 2 million fans at Copacabana Beach, the largest crowd ever for a Latino artist. The concert boosted Rio's economy by $
Global Tourism 2026: Mexico and Spain Lead as Top Destinations for Latino Travelers
France remains the top global destination with nearly 100 million annual visitors. Mexico ranks sixth with 45 million tourists, while Spain
Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl Halftime: The Moment That Changed TV Forever
Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl halftime show was the first to increase TV ratings during the break. His iconic entrance and 'Heal the Wor
Latino Cuisine Makes Los Angeles a Global Gastronomic Capital by 2026
Latino cuisine is driving Los Angeles's rise as a global gastronomic capital, with chefs like Wes Avila and Bricia Lopez blending Oaxacan ro
Galán Sisters: From Buenos Aires to the Met Opera and New York Fashion
Morena Galán becomes the first Latino lyric singer at the Metropolitan Opera. Her sister Marcia Galán rises in New York's fashion scene with
Shakira's Kids Study Music with Venezuelan Teacher Trained in El Sistema
Venezuelan teacher Ángela, trained in El Sistema, gives personalized piano and music reading classes to Milan and Sasha Piqué. Shakira stays
India's Vantara Sanctuary Offers to Relocate Pablo Escobar's Hippos from Colombia
Vantara, a biotech sanctuary in India, has offered to relocate 80 of Pablo Escobar's hippos from Colombia, potentially saving them from euth
Thalía's Billboard Women in Music 2026 Performance Celebrates Mexican Roots and Resilience
Thalía performed a mariachi medley of 'Piel Morena' and 'Amor a la Mexicana' at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music gala. Eva Longoria present
Shakira's Free Copacabana Show Set to Draw 2 Million and Generate $160M for Rio
Shakira's free concert on Copacabana Beach is projected to draw nearly 2 million attendees. The event is expected to generate $160 million f