Latin America Magazine

08/06/2023

Taylor Swift is going international later this year, recently announcing the first round of international concert dates. Swift will perform eight shows in South America as part of her Eras Tour.

The shows are scheduled from Aug. 24 to Nov. 26 and she will visit Mexico City, Mexico; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and São Paulo, Brazil.

Taylor Swift will visit Mexico City, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil for concerts later in 2023. See how to get tickets.

06/10/2022

The Importance of the Color Pink in Latin American Architecture and Design.

From Mexico to El Salvador to Brazil, pink is ubiquitous, and there are compelling reasons as to why.

From Mexico to El Salvador to Brazil, pink is ubiquitous, and there are compelling reasons as to why

16/09/2022

3 empanada recipes from regions across Latin America that you can make at home.

Illyana Maisonet, Linda and Veronica Garza, and Mariana Velasquez share recipes for homemade empanadas that are savory and sweet.

25/07/2022

Latin American politicians court social-media stars, often ineptly

Voters in the region love influencers. But politicians are a harder sell than lipstick.

Voters in the region love influencers. But politicians are a harder sell than lipstick

07/06/2022

It’s already a near-perfect mix of tequila and grapefruit soda. But simple and delicious variations are worth exploring.

14/04/2022

Regional Solution Center in São Paulo, Brazil will enable customer access to next-generation sequencing training and expertise to improve patient outcomes

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art Solution Center in São Paulo, Brazil.

14/04/2022

Beauty in Latin America Has Always Been Rooted in The Earth

The trend the beauty industry is now embracing has been a constant for many people in Latin America, and It's still passed down.

14/04/2022

BMG is expanding its Latin American presence with a new office in Mexico to serve as its hub in the region.

BMG has announced it is expanding in Latin America with a new office in Mexico set to serve as the company's hub in the region.

14/04/2022

The company has partnered with Bitso and Bitpay to allow its users to pay for orders with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Users of Rappi in Mexico will be able to use cryptocurrencies to purchase credits. They may then spend their credits on any product or service available through the app.

03/02/2022

School of Rock, the global leader in performance-based music education, announces a second location opening in Mexico City, Mexico in late fall 2022. Matias Puga Hamilton, School of Rock's Latin American master franchisee, is primed to open 20 locations over the next 10 years. School of Rock currently has two locations in Mexico: one in Mexico City and one in Monterrey.

CANTON, Mass., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock, the global leader in performance-based music education, announces a second location opening in Mexico City, Mexico in late fall 2022.

03/02/2022

Summer is in full swing in Brazil, and now, so is Latin America’s first-ever Spotify Singles series. As Brazilians soak up the sun, buzzy artists Os Barões Da Pisadinha, LUDMILLA, Matheus & Kauan, and more are inviting listeners to stream seven new Spotify Singles songs exclusively on Spotify. From January 26 to February 16, fans will see new tracks debut on Spotify Brazil’s official summer playlist Vem, Verão!

Summer is in full swing in Brazil, and now, so is Latin America’s first-ever Spotify Singles series. As Brazilians soak up the sun, buzzy artists Os Barões Da Pisadinha, LUDMILLA, Matheus & Kauan, and more are inviting listeners to stream seven new Spotify Singles songs exclusively on Spotify. Fr...

13/01/2022

If you lived in the Central Andes circa 850 CE, you definitely wanted to party with the Wari.

16/09/2021

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in El Salvador, angry at the introduction of Bitcoin as its legal tender.

Last week, El Salvador became the first country to use the virtual currency as a legal tender, alongside the US dollar.

The demonstrators burn Bitcoin machines, a week after the cryptocurrency became legal tender.

16/08/2021

Universidad Católica were down a goal and thought an equalizer was coming when their forward rounded the keeper and was through on goal… well almost.

13/08/2021

Argentina plans to host a summit as soon as September to bring together leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to people familiar with the matter, in an effort to build a united regional strategy to fight climate change at global talks in November.

29/07/2021

At a glance, the Latin American venture capital and startup market appears similar to what we’ve seen from other growing ecosystems. Like the U.S., Canadian, European, Indian and African startup hubs, Latin America is seeing venture capital activity set records.

The union of talent and money is what startup markets need to thrive. But there are other reasons why LatAm startups are often in the news: strong digital pe*******on and quick e-commerce growth.

29/07/2021

Merqueo, which operates a full-stack, on-demand delivery service in Latin America, has landed $50 million in a Series C round of funding.

Merqueo offers more than 8,000 products, including fresh foods, packaged goods, home essentials, beverages and frozen products. It currently operates in more than 25 cities and has over 600,000 users.

06/07/2021

The list of 10 most valuable startups in Latin America has two from the cryptocurrency sector and shows Brazilian dominance in the region.

News in English for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil

06/07/2021

El Salvador will soon consider Bitcoin legal tender and some politicians in Central and South America want their country to be next.

Following the announcement, reactions from business and governments across Latin America have been mixed.

28/06/2021

The Argentinian Consulate in Miami said in a news release issued Thursday that 9 of the people who are unaccounted for are Argentinians.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay has said 6 Paraguayans were among those still not located.

“I keep thinking of everything that happened, everything that could have happened and why it wasn’t me,” said a woman who used to lived in the collapsed building.

21/06/2021

Latin American countries have been enacting or even signaling their interest in bitcoin over the last few weeks.

16/06/2021

After being “100 percent invested in the sport,” since 2019 when she narrowly missed qualifying to the CrossFit Games, Larissa Cunha all but dominated the Brazil CrossFit Championships on the weekend, finishing with 560 points, 32 points ahead of Argentinian athlete Sasha Nievas.

After being “100 percent invested in the sport,” since 2019 when she narrowly missed qualifying to the CrossFit Games, Larissa Cunha all but dominated the Brazil CrossFit Championships on the weekend…

16/06/2021

Social networks like TikTok have made certain companies become closer to the millennial and Z generations to earn their preference.

09/06/2021

El Salvador just became the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. Lawmakers in the Central American country’s Congress voted by a supermajority in favor of the Bitcoin Law.

Lawmakers in the Central American country's Congress voted by a "supermajority" in favor of the Bitcoin Law.

07/06/2021

Using her life savings, and with no background in restaurant management, Yamalit “Yami” Holguin decided to give it a go, envisioning no greater initial hiccups than the onset of winter.

Holguin and her family live near Dutchess Stadium and noticed an empty storefront — formerly a deli — on Route 9D in Stadium Plaza.

Restaurant survives tough start during pandemic

07/06/2021

One of Google’s strong advantages in the world of online video has been the sheer size of YouTube: currently, the site has more than 2.3 billion monthly active users and over 500 hours of content uploaded every minute. Now, Google and YouTube are hoping to leverage some of that heft as it goes head to head with TikTok.

One of Google’s strong advantages in the world of online video has been the sheer size of YouTube: currently, the site has more than 2.3 billion monthly active users and over 500 hours of content uploaded every minute. Now, Google and YouTube are hoping to leverage some of that heft as it goe…

25/05/2021

Machu Picchu (in Quechua, “old mountain”), is one of the seven wonders of the world located in Latin America.

Machu Picchu - Peru

17/05/2021

There’s never a bad time to travel to Latin America.

Travelers have flocked to Latin American countries such as Mexico during the pandemic due to some of the easiest entry requirements in the world.

If you’ve never been to Latin America, you’re in for a treat. Awesome food, beautiful scenery, and friendly locals await. But here are some tips to help you make the most of your trip.

Planning a vacation to Central or South America? Use these 8 tips for traveling in Latin America to make the most of your trip!

14/05/2021

Simply understanding and embracing the idea of blockchain can transform your business prospects.

11/05/2021

What’s in store from the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency—and what’s standing in the way?

Going to space is a powerful goal for economies, industries, and millions of people back on Earth.