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Live Nation’s Director of Latin Music in Canada, Ricky Taco, discusses the genre’s recent growth and where it could go next
Billboard – Ricky Taco, Live Nation’s Director of Latin Music in Canada, discusses the genre’s recent growth and where it could go next. This week, Live Nation announced that Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour will be coming to Canada in December. It’ll only be the third time in the Colombian superstar’s illustrious 33-year…
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Mexican brothers are the new owners of York United FC of the Canadian Premier League
Ricardo Pasquel, along with his brothers Eduardo and Miguel, are embarking on a new adventure as owners of York United FC in the Canadian Premier League (CPL). Having purchased the team in November, they are eagerly anticipating their first season at the helm. Ricardo, the first to settle in Toronto, shares his family’s excitement about…
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Shakira is coming to Canada for the first time in 6 years
BILLBOARD – Shakira is coming to Canada for the first time in six years. The Colombian superstar spilled the beans on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour during a surprise performance during Bizzarap’s Coachella set on Fri., April 12. Her album of the same name was released on March 22, 2024, her first album…
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Karol G lands in Chile with 3 planes, 30 trucks and a meteorologist
Karol G is set to bring the largest urban music spectacle ever seen in Chile, filling the National Stadium for three days with a meteorologist in tow to assess weather conditions. The Colombian artist’s extravaganza will exceed past performances, including her acclaimed show at the 2023 Viña Festival. With a massive logistical operation involving 30…
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Google opens office in El Salvador to boost modernization
El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, inaugurated Google’s new offices in the country, marking a significant partnership aimed at modernizing education, healthcare, and government services. The agreement, signed in August 2023, focuses on digital advancement in various sectors. Bukele emphasized Google’s role in education, noting that every child in the country has access to Google Classroom.…
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Fuerza Regida receives death threats ahead of their show in Cancun
Fuerza Regida, a Mexican-American music group, faced death threats from a criminal organization in Cancun, Mexico, following their announcement of the Pero No Te Enamores U.S. Tour. The threats were conveyed through narco mantas, warning the group not to perform in Cancun on April 19, attributed to the Sinaloa Cartel. Despite the threats, the group…
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Venezuela and Honduras announce diplomatic actions in response to Ecuador’s recent police raid of Mexico’s embassy
Venezuela and Honduras took diplomatic actions in response to the recent police raid at Mexico’s embassy in Quito, Ecuador. During a virtual summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Tuesday, Honduras recalled its charge d’affaires from Ecuador to convey its disapproval and uphold international law. Venezuela announced the closure of…