by Yenesis Alvarez | Jul 30, 2026 | Entertainment, News
Aileen Cerchiara, a registered nurse and model with Colombian and Argentine roots, has been crowned Miss Florida USA 2026. The Florida native has worked as a nurse since 2020 and holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Her journey to the crown reflects persistence:...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jul 29, 2026 | ñ Sports, News
Puerto Rico’s men’s water polo team captured gold at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, defeating Colombia 16–12 in Santo Domingo. The Boricua squad pulled away after a close opening half, outscoring Colombia 6–3 across the final two periods. The victory...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jul 28, 2026 | Entertainment, News
The Latin Recording Academy has announced the celebrated artists and creators who will receive its 2026 Special Awards, recognizing influential careers that have enriched Latin music across generations and borders. Alaska, Francisco Céspedes, Lila Downs, Daniela...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jul 28, 2026 | News
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists has announced Carmen Talavera as the inaugural recipient of the new Dunia Elvir Scholarship, an initiative supporting the next generation of Latino journalists. Talavera is a student-athlete at Emerson College in Boston...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jul 27, 2026 | News
Every July 27, Puerto Rico commemorates the birth of Dr. José Celso Barbosa—an Afro-Puerto Rican physician, educator and political leader born in Bayamón in 1857. Barbosa overcame racial and economic barriers to study medicine in the United States, graduating as...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jul 23, 2026 | News
CHCI will honor Maria Hinojosa with its 2026 American Dream Medallion of Excellence for her trailblazing journalism, leadership and commitment to Latino representation.We celebrate a Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller who has opened doors and amplified communities for...
