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Shakira's Inspiring Acceptance Speech at Premios Juventud 2023 Leaves Audience Feeling Empowered
The Colombian singer Shakira was hospitalized in Lima this past February after experiencing severe abdominal pain, prompting her to cancel one of two planned performances at the Estadio Nacional. While fans awaited updates on her condition, the details of her medical diagnosis began circulating on social media within hours of her admission. The leak, which included private information from...
Former Congressional Candidate Laura Loomer Says Alligators Deserve 65 Million Meals, but Who Is She Talking About?
A recently constructed detention center for undocumented immigrants in the Florida Everglades is drawing national attention. Nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the facility sits on a remote, decommissioned airstrip surrounded by swamps, alligators, and pythons. The location’s isolation and rushed timeline have raised concerns among immigrant advocates and civil rights groups. And now Laura Loomer is in the midst of the...
Hot Take: Anitta’s Look Isn’t New, Latinas Have Been Enhancing Beauty on Their Own Terms for Generations
Anitta has returned to social media after weeks of absence, and her reappearance has stirred discussion, not because of a new music video or collaboration, but due to a visible transformation in her appearance. The Brazilian singer appeared on TikTok and Instagram looking refreshed, with softer features, and styled with noticeable precision. The internet did what it always does....
Los Aptos Blend Sierreño Sound in ‘Temporadas’ to Honor Latino Culture and Family
BELatina caught up with Mexican-American trio Los Aptos after their electrifying performance at La Onda Fest in Napa Valley, where they joined a lineup that included giants like Marco Antonio Solís and Carin León. What they brought to the stage reflected both their heritage and the experiences that shaped their music — an upbringing steeped in Latino culture while...
According to the organization, false impersonations of immigration officials are leading to sexual assaults and scams across the United States
LULAC, the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United States, recently revealed some chilling information regarding the community. According to the organization, false impersonations of immigration officials are leading to sexual assaults and scams across the United States, exposing a severe vulnerability in the protection of immigrant communities. While genuine agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement conduct operations in...
The Bad Bunny Debacle: Why Are People Disappointed in Him?
A new analysis by the Colegio de Químicos de Puerto Rico is introducing a different kind of conversation around the music of Bad Bunny. Rather than measuring his impact through streaming numbers or ticket sales, the institution is examining the neurochemical effects of his performances on the human brain, as well as the environmental demands of large-scale cultural events....
Semifinal Return After 29 Years Sparks National Joy Across Guatemala Under the Guidance of Mexican Coach Luis Fernando Tena
Minneapolis transformed into an unofficial extension of Guatemala during the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals, where an overwhelming presence of Guatemalan fans filled US Bank Stadium and propelled their national team toward a win that will be remembered for generations. The atmosphere reflected something far deeper than support— it became the backdrop for a moment long awaited by an...
Latino Designer Willy Chavarría’s Paris Fashion Show Draws Criticism From El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele
Paris Fashion Week closed its runway with a show that drew attention across continents after Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele denounced the display as a celebration of criminality. The show, created by designer Willy Chavarría, featured tattooed male models kneeling in white t-shirts and shorts, an image that resembled the uniform and posture enforced inside the CECOT prison complex in...
Mexico City Creates Largest LGBTQ+ Flag During Pride Month
The morning of June 22 unfolded with an extraordinary display in the heart of Mexico City. Residents and visitors arrived early at the Zócalo, where local organizers and city officials collaborated to transform the historic square into what is now being called the world’s largest LGBTQ+ flag made from coordinated umbrellas and T-shirts arranged across the grid-like stone pattern...
Supreme Court Decision Limits National Injunctions Without Ruling on Birthright Citizenship — But What Does Mean?
The United States Supreme Court issued a decision today that reshapes how lower federal courts may block executive actions, without directly ruling on the legality of a presidential order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship. The ruling centers on the procedural authority of courts rather than the constitutional substance of the executive order itself. In a 6 to 3 decision, the...
The Wedding of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos Raises Questions About Latino Representation
The upcoming wedding of Lauren Wendy Sanchez and Jeff Bezos, scheduled between June 26 and 28 in Venice, draws attention for its private nature and international spectacle. Restrictions have already been announced in parts of the city, with access limited to two hundred invited guests, yet the public interest in the union extends well beyond the exclusivity of the...
Planned Detention Center for Migrants in Florida Known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' Draws Scrutiny From Latino Communities
The state government of Florida has moved forward with building a temporary immigration detention center deep in the Everglades, a region known for its complex wetlands and environmental significance. Referred to by Attorney General James Uthmeier as “Alligator Alcatraz,” the project is being constructed on an old airport site in the Big Cypress National Preserve, west of Miami. Uthmeier...