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By Valeria Mendoza

Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.

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Best U.S. Cities for Walking in 2026: Save Money and Explore on Foot
Culture

Best U.S. Cities for Walking in 2026: Save Money and Explore on Foot

A new ranking highlights U.S. cities where walking is a pleasure, saving you money on Ubers and rentals. From Manhattan's density to Portlan

Amtrak's Silver Meteor: A Scenic Rail Journey from Miami to New York City
Culture

Amtrak's Silver Meteor: A Scenic Rail Journey from Miami to New York City

Amtrak's Silver Meteor train offers a daily 27-hour route linking Miami with New York City's Penn Station. Fares start around $149 for coach

10 Latin American Dishes That Have Become American Kitchen Staples
Culture

10 Latin American Dishes That Have Become American Kitchen Staples

Latin American cuisine has transformed from niche immigrant fare to a fundamental part of the U.S. culinary landscape. Dishes like arepas, e

Victoria La Mala Blends Ranchera with R&B, Forging a New Path in Mexican Music
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Victoria La Mala Blends Ranchera with R&B, Forging a New Path in Mexican Music

Victoria La Mala, born Victoria Ortiz, is redefining Mexican music by fusing ranchera and banda with R&B influences. Her career pivot was fu

Don Omar Clarifies Future Plans, Announces New Album and 2026 World Tour
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Don Omar Clarifies Future Plans, Announces New Album and 2026 World Tour

Don Omar's team has clarified that the artist is not retiring, but is instead preparing new music and a major tour. The Puerto Rican reggaet

Victoria La Mala: Bridging Worlds Through Mexican Music and Global Beats
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Victoria La Mala: Bridging Worlds Through Mexican Music and Global Beats

Victoria La Mala, the first Mexican artist signed to Roc Nation, merges traditional sounds with global influences. She overcame early indust

Bethany Vargas Directs GAP's Celebrated 'Better in Denim' Campaign with Katseye
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Bethany Vargas Directs GAP's Celebrated 'Better in Denim' Campaign with Katseye

GAP's latest 'Better in Denim' campaign, directed by Mexican-American creative Bethany Vargas, features the international group Katseye. The

Afro-Latina Creator Noelia Mejía Brings Visibility to Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Residency
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Afro-Latina Creator Noelia Mejía Brings Visibility to Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Residency

Afro-Latina creator Noelia Mejía attended Bad Bunny's 'No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí' residency in San Juan through a partnership with Society18 a

Pamé: The Dominican Singer Rewriting Afro-Latino Narratives Through Music
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Pamé: The Dominican Singer Rewriting Afro-Latino Narratives Through Music

Dominican artist Pamé is crafting a sound that defies genre expectations, rooted in her cultural heritage. She aims to use her platform to i

Afro-Latino Carnival Fashion: A Legacy of Ancestral Memory and Resistance
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Afro-Latino Carnival Fashion: A Legacy of Ancestral Memory and Resistance

Carnival's dazzling costumes are living archives of African traditions, from Rio's samba schools to Salvador's Afro-blocos. These styles ser