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Why Mexico's Zombies Could Never Be Hollywood's: Fernanda Castillo Talks Death, Humor and 'Prefiero la muerte' - INTERVIEW

Mexico doesn't hide death. It builds altars for it, cooks for it, writes jokes about it, dresses it in flowers and, every November, welcomes it home. So perhaps it was only a matter of time before Mexico got its own zombies. Fernanda Castillo explains in this interview why that's what…

Latin Times · Oct 2

Chile's Copper Hits 15-Year Low — and a Mine Strike Could Make It Worse

Chile's August copper output fell to a 15-year low as a major mine faces a strike and the U.S. weighs new tariffs on refined metal.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Senate Democrats Blocked a Bill Banning Congressional Stock Trading — Why Republicans Counted on That

Senate Democrats blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act 53-47, citing a voter ID attachment. Here's what each party gained — and what voters lost.

Latin Times · Oct 2

ICE Bars Officers From Chasing Vehicles That Refuse to Stop Under New Guidance

ICE issues new guidance prohibiting vehicle pursuits and requiring specialized training for traffic stops following recent fatal shootings during operations.

Latin Times · Oct 2

U.S. Exports to Cuba Surge 61% as Island Grows More Dependent on Washington

U.S. exports to Cuba reached nearly $700 million as a 61% surge in American food, fuel, and consumer goods helps fill the void left by halted Venezuelan oil shipments and tightening Washington sanctions.

Latin Times · Oct 2

'It Is Not a Weapon, It Is a Phone': Influencer Anna Bensi and her Mother Lose Their Freedom After Recording Official in Cuba

Cuban influencer Anna Bensi and her mother were found guilty and handed two years of restricted freedom Thursday in a case that began with a cellphone video and has since drawn support from Cuban stars, religious leaders, U.S. lawmakers and Washington's diplomatic mission in Havana.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Sheinbaum Orders Investigation After Eight Newborns Die in Mexican Hospitals

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for a full investigation after eight newborns died in neonatal intensive care units at two government-run hospitals in the states of Jalisco and Durango, cases that have raised questions about infections detected among some of the infants.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Green Card Dates Just Moved Backward: What the Oct. 2026 Visa Bulletin Means for Latinos

The October 2026 Visa Bulletin retrogressed EB-2 and EB-3 dates for Mexico and the world. What Latino green card applicants need to know now.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Treasury Targets Sinaloa Cartel Network, Exposing Political Ties and a Tijuana Money Exchange

Treasury hit nearly 50 Sinaloa Cartel targets — including a California-born heir — the same week Mexico's exports surged 40% to a near-record $78B.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Colombia's Central Bank Just Raised Rates Again — What It Means for Families Sending Money Home

Colombia's central bank raised rates to 12.25% in a surprise vote. What it means for inflation, the IMF talks, and families sending money home

Latin Times · Oct 2