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Buried in Debris, Rubby Pérez Sang Until the End and We Will Never Forget
The tragic collapse of the Jet Set nightclub’s ceiling in Santo Domingo has left a void in the Dominican music world. Rubby Pérez, one of the nation’s most beloved merengue artists, was performing on stage when the catastrophe occurred. Trapped under the rubble for hours, he sang to the rescuers, hoping that his voice would lead them to him....
Latina Artist Fabiola Méndez Brings Puerto Rican Tradition to Life at Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk with El Cuatro
The recent Tiny Desk concert series saw Bad Bunny joined by a remarkable Latina artist who captured the essence of Puerto Rican culture. Fabiola Méndez, a cuatrista from Puerto Rico, not only impressed with her musicianship but also marked a significant moment for Latina representation in the music industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouuPSxE1hK4 Fabiola Méndez's Historic Achievement According to El Nuevo Dia, Méndez made history...
A Recent Edit to the National Park Service Tried to Erase Harriet Tubman From the Underground Railroad Story
The face of Harriet Tubman returned to the official Underground Railroad webpage this week. So did the words. So did the history. The U.S. National Park Service quietly reversed recent edits to its webpage on the Underground Railroad after facing backlash for removing references to slavery and eliminating the image of Tubman, one of the nation’s most revered freedom fighters....
Argentine Trap Artist  Cazzu Reclaims Her Place in the Spotlight After Year-Long Hiatus 
A song begins and a rumor grows. In the case of Con Otra, it was the breath of lyrics that stirred public speculation into noise. Released against the backdrop of Christian Nodal’s new relationship with Ángela Aguilar, the track drew its own set of conclusions before the artist had said a single word. Now she has. From Argentina, Cazzu addressed...
Three Ways You Can Unleash Your Inner Shakira Spirit on ‘Shakira Day’
Smoke curled across the stage floor. A howl echoed. Somewhere between a growl and a declaration. Shakira emerged, not as a performer reinventing herself, but as a woman reclaiming a voice long sharpened by instinct. Sixteen years have passed since the world first heard the call of She Wolf, released in 2009 in English and Loba in Spanish. Today,...
ICE DNA Immigration
In Texas, the machinery behind the most aggressive immigration crackdown in recent memory continues to tighten its grip.  The Texas State Senate has approved a bill that would require sheriffs in counties with over 100,000 residents to sign cooperation agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Senate Bill 8, introduced by state senators Joan Huffman and Charles Schwertner, passed with...
Animal Rights Activists Celebrate as Another Bullfighting Ban Becomes Law in Mexico
Michoacán has banned bullfighting, joining a growing list of Mexican states that have outlawed the practice. The state legislature approved the decision with a majority vote, bringing an end to an event long criticized for its treatment of animals. The reform modifies existing laws on animal rights and welfare, preventing bullfights from taking place within its borders. The debate lasted...
Red Bull Athlete Deyna Castellanos Is Paving the Way for Latinas in Fútbol 
Deyna Castellanos, the Venezuelan soccer star, has always believed fútbol would be her passport to the world. From her early days in Maracay, where she often joined her mother at her brother's soccer practices, to her rise as a leading figure in women’s fútbol, Deyna’s journey has been defined by passion, skill, and an unyielding drive to challenge limits.  In...
Shakira's LIV Miami Show Undermined by False Filming Rumor 
Shakira has been named the greatest Latin pop singer of all time. Billboard’s latest ranking places her ahead of Celia Cruz and Mercedes Sosa, a decision bound to ignite debate. The Colombian singer, currently on tour, shared her gratitude in an Instagram story. "This is without a doubt a tremendous honor. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to...
Jorge Ramos Presses Marco Rubio on Immigration Hypocrisy and Family Deportation Case in Resurfaced Interview 
An old interview between journalist Jorge Ramos and Marco Rubio, now the U.S. Secretary of State, has resurfaced, sparking renewed debate over his position on immigration. The conversation, recorded in 2012, put Rubio in a difficult position as Ramos questioned his lack of support for undocumented migrants despite his own grandfather’s history with deportation proceedings. The exchange has led...
Olivia Rodrigo Fans in Mexico Question If the Guts Tour Is Worth It After Shortened Setlist Leak 
Olivia Rodrigo is set to arrive to Mexico this week for a series of long-awaited performances. Her Guts World Tour stops in Mexico City on April 2 and 3 at Estadio GNP Seguros before heading to Tecate Pal’ Norte in Monterrey on April 6. Fans have been counting down the days, but uncertainty over her setlist has stirred frustration...
Selena Como la flor songs BeLatina
The hotel lobby became the final stage of Selena Quintanilla Pérez’s life. The 23-year-old singer, covered in blood, ran toward the front desk of the Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas, clutching her chest. A bullet had torn through her back. “Yolanda. Room 158,” she gasped, before collapsing onto the floor. The receptionist, Shauna Bella, recalled Selena’s desperate plea:...