By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder: Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life
A Las Vegas judge sentenced Duane 'Keffe D' Davis to 40 years to life for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. The conviction relied on
Jaime Rosas builds a Chicano cycling brand from Los Angeles to the world
Jaime Rosas founded Fábrica de Rosas in Aliso Village, merging custom bikes with Chicano culture. His collaborations with Vans and ASICS bri
Kansas man arrested in Florida Keys for harvesting protected queen conch
A Kansas man was arrested in the Florida Keys for harvesting queen conch, a protected species. He planned to make chowder but violated stric
Menudo's 50th anniversary tour: dates, cities, and why Ricky Martin sits out
Menudo's 50th anniversary reunion tour kicks off in October 2026, with stops in California, Illinois, New York, Mexico City, and Puerto Rico
Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026: How to watch free and top nominees
The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards air live from Miami on Oct 22. Peso Pluma leads with 17 nominations. Watch free on Telemundo, Peacock,
Latin music giants ignite October tours across the U.S.
October brings a wave of Latin music tours across the U.S., from Karol G's stadium spectacle to Chayanne's romantic pop and Don Omar's regga
Los Angeles Día de Muertos 2026: Free Events Across the City
Los Angeles celebrates Día de Muertos with free community events from Oct 24 to Nov 2, 2026. Highlights include altars at Grand Park, Olvera
Michoacán joins LA's Mole Festival for the first time
Michoacán joins the Feria de los Moles for the first time, bringing Purépecha moles, corundas, and avocado water. The free event in downtown
Natanael Cano cancels tour to focus on health after alarming videos
Natanael Cano has canceled his remaining tour dates to focus on his health. The decision follows a series of concerning videos and social me
Five everyday habits that mark Latino identity worldwide
Latinos are known for their warmth, music, and flavor. These five everyday habits reveal a deep cultural identity that travels well beyond b
Mariachi booms in Las Vegas schools, sparking teacher shortage
Mariachi programs in Las Vegas schools have exploded in popularity, with thousands of students enrolled. The demand for qualified teachers h
ADÉLA's 'Nicole Kidman' hit: a Slovak artist's tribute that won over the star
Slovak singer ADÉLA's obsession with Nicole Kidman sparked a viral pop hit. The actress herself approved and promoted the song. Dua Lipa and