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Copper Price Surges, Colombian Night March Against Army Abuse, Bank of England blocking release of Venezuelan gold, Argentina and Brazil crops threatened by locust, Adebayor leaves Paraguayan club and The Wasp Network now on…

THE JULY REGGAETON RECAP | 2026

It’s officially two years since the Reggaeton Recap officially launched and that’s not the only historic celebration taking place this month. Although La Bichota isn’t set to grace London until next Summer, it’s safe to say her…

The Iraq Inquiry Needs this Brazilian!

Few people know that José Bustani was one of the single biggest obstacles to Tony Blair and George Bush’s plans for regime change in Iraq. He had to be got rid of. For the first time the recent Brazilian Ambassador to Britain…

‘Duologue’ by Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez

What happens when two titans of contemporary Cuban music collide? A rare work of art that sends shivers down the body to its very soul...

Bad Education

Eduardo Chapero-Jackson has been dubbed by critics as the latest ‘one to watch’ in new Spanish cinema. Here at London'sThe Spanish Film Festival, supported by the Cervantes Institute, the writer and director talks to…

Can Mexico Finally Reach the 'Quinto Partido' at Home? The Road to 2026

For Mexican fans, the World Cup is a complicated affair. It has been a bittersweet past few years, full of passion from the fans and lack of results from the team. But as the 2026 World Cup approaches, the energy around El Tri…

The Young Face of the Old PRI?

Now the PRI have been given a second chance by the Mexican public, after its 71-year authoritarian rule, are they proving to be the same old dinosaurs?

VARIOUS ARTISTS "ALGO SALVAJE Vol 2” (Munster Records)

‘Something Wild’ is the translation of this title, the second volume of Munster Records project compiling Spanish rock, indi, pop and other underground music from the 60s. Living under the Franco’s regime, Spanish music of the…

Edwin Sanz ‘Overflow’ (Alex Wilson Records)

Following his great debut San Agustín, Sanz delivers another solid Salsa album. This album is a daring production for Sanz, going into a more mature sound, with three English songs and an array of guests including his producer/…

The President and the Miners

Chilean president enjoys his moment in the spotlight after rescuing ‘the 33’. But beneath the media coverage he is in danger of burying some more complex issues.

Butterfly Catching

In Madame Butterfly, the One Man Opera, the butterfly takes flight one more time as the abandoned son goes looking for his father in the US. Mexican born Ignacio Jarquin, who himself metamorphosised from Opera conductor to singer…

This Latino Week

Brazil's Bolsonaro, School's out in Chile, Maduro and Putin chat, Riot police in Lima and Gloria Stefan's new Covid-19 tune

Colombia's Plebiscite: Catharsis in Writing

Colombians in the UK blog to express their hope, sadness and determination to keep peace alive

Gabriel Garcia Marquez - 6th March 1927 - 17th April 2014

“What matters in life is not what happens to you but what you remember and how you remember it.”

Lonesome George - The death of a subspecies

The very last of his subspecies, the Pinta Island resident passed away at the estimated age of a hundred.

Haitian Thinking Girls in Search of School

A group of Haitian nuns are launching a revolutionary post-disaster reconstruction project

Santos proposes peace as framework for investment, but trade must be accompanied by human rights

Attending a formal banquet with President Santos’ as part of his official State visit to the UK, leading Colombian human rights lawyer Reinaldo Villalba highlights the importance of human rights protection in light of President…

Spain's Sweet Revenge

Four hundred years after Henry VIII divorced and disgraced Spain's beloved Katherine of Aragon, Spain has the chance to seek sweet revenge on the old rascal by bringing its interpretation of Shakespeare's Henry VIII to…

What Happens When London Gospel goes Latin

The London Community Gospel Choir is a musical force to be reckoned with. With a career spanning over 30 years, and led by the dynamic and charismatic Bazil Meade, LCGC is known for its funky gospel flair, swing-beat, R’n'B…

This Latino Week

Colombian mayor catches Covid, New working scheme in Barbados, Ecuador on alert, Colombian cartels enforcing lockdown, Mexican football league starts again and Bad Bunny's new spotlight story.

Michel Camilo & Tomatito ‘Spain Forever’ (Decca)

Dominican pianist Michel Camilo and Spanish guitarist Tomatito, have become one of the great musical pairings of the century. Back in 2000, after being friends for years, the two maestros recorded the seminal album ‘Spain’, which…

“Beyond the Legend…Lies a More Fascinating Truth”

It was a gloomy Sunday. The grey sky and all-consuming rain made my bed feel like a toasty heaven, which I was reluctant to leave. However, the anticipation and desire to see first-hand the beautiful gold art work of my…

In the Beginning, the Sea…in the End, a Global Literary Journey

Colombian author Tomás González began writing the story of his brother. Thirty years later it is a tale that has travelled the world captivating readers, and now landed in the English speaking world. Latinolife interviews…

LATIN HOTLIST #14 - Autumn 2019

From Latino Power to Harina Power, Latin Apparel launches an exclusive range of Latin identity merchandise...

Things That Matter to...Fedzilla

Carving out an exceptionally infectious sound, Chilean-born Fedzilla is a riveting MC and rapper. From festival stages to sound systems and street carnivals, her shows speak directly to the audience, immersing passionate stories…

Portugal’s Road to 2026: Balancing the Generations

For a long time, looking at Portugal meant looking almost exclusively at one man. But as the 2026 World Cup arrives, the conversation has shifted. Portugal boasts arguably the deepest, most technically gifted pool of talent in…

PESCADOR (2024) by Harry Domenico Rossi

The lives of an American marine biologist, her missing shipwrecked brother and a Costa Rican fishermen interlink in this debut feature touching themes of life and death, mythical creatures and impossible dreams.

The Age of Elegance

As the lead singer of Bobby Valentín’s orchestra, Rafu Warner is one of the few survivor remaining from salsa’s golden era. Part of the Puerto Rican generation that made the superstars of today, Bad Bunny included Warner's…

THE MAY REGGAETON RECAP | 2026

In case you haven't heard - you definitely have - Bad Bunny has kicked off his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour and has treated fans to a surprise guest each show, with one familiar face of appearing on this list (Young Miko…

Filming Cuba

Next week sees the release of 'Day of the Flowers' - a comedy drama about two Scottish sisters travelling with their late father’s ashes to Cuba, and starring Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta. In this interview, BAFTA…

Would Oil be a Blessing or a Burden? The Cubans Sure as Hell Want to Find Out...

With speculation in the air and a Chinese drilling rig poised off its coast, Hugh O'Shaughnessy visits the island and talks to Ricardo Alarcón, president of the Cuban Parliament, about the country's hopes and fears.

This Latino Week

GDP to fall, Cuba sends more help, Brazil's indigenous fears, Christ the Redeemer tribute, Ronaldinho released and Bolivar now available on Netflix.

Chasing the Spirit of 1930: Uruguay’s Road to 2026

Uruguay enters the 2026 World Cup with a perfect blend of their traditional grit and a modern, high-intensity style. Under manager Marcelo Bielsa, La Celeste has moved away from the old approach of sitting deep and defending for…

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