Latin America

Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz staged her Fall/Winter 2026 collection, named Alma, in Madrid as a guest at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The show marked a step in her brand's European expansion, blending tropical roots with subtle Spanish influences. It featured outerwear and collaborations highlighting artisanal craftsmanship.

March 17, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Natura &Co Holding S.A. held its Q4 2025 earnings call on March 17, 2026. CEO João Paulo Brotto Ferreira described 2025 as a watershed year, marked by the completion of a corporate simplification cycle started in 2022.

A new report reveals that monthly active crypto app users in Latin America grew by about 18% year-over-year in 2025, nearly three times the rate in the United States. Practical uses like payments and cross-border transfers fueled this expansion. The Lemon report highlights utility-driven adoption as a key distinction from speculative trends elsewhere.

March 08, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Fact checked

President Donald Trump hosted the inaugural “Shield of the Americas” summit on March 7 at his Trump National Doral Miami resort, gathering 12 Latin American and Caribbean leaders to discuss coordinated action against drug cartels and illegal migration and to counter foreign influence in the hemisphere. During remarks, Trump said he would “take care of” Cuba and praised Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, for cooperating with the United States following Nicolás Maduro’s capture earlier this year.

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed during a raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco, on Sunday. The operation, supported by U.S. intelligence, resulted in the deaths of at least 25 Mexican servicemen amid heavy cartel gunfire. Retaliatory violence followed, including arson and roadblocks across several states.

February 25, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Formula 1 has extended its partnership with ESPN for comprehensive coverage across 18 Latin American countries and the Caribbean until the end of the 2028 season. This follows the recent shift of US rights to Apple from 2026, ensuring continued accessibility in the region with all sessions and support series.