During a gala ceremony at the Kaseya Center in Miami, the winners of the 38th Premio Lo Nuestro awards were announced. Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny dominated the ceremony, winning key awards, including Artist and Song of the Year. The event also became a platform for political manifestos concerning immigrant rights, with Latin music legends such as Marc Anthony, Juanes, and the group Los Bukis performing on stage.
Bad Bunny's Triumph
The Puerto Rican star won six awards, including Artist of the Year, confirming his dominance following his Super Bowl performance.
Political Manifestos
During the gala, artists repeatedly referenced immigration policy, standing up for Latino immigrants in the United States.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Historic special honors were received by, among others, Juanes and Paloma San Basilio for their outstanding contributions to the development of Latin music.
This year's edition of Premio Lo Nuestro, the oldest Latin music awards in the United States, confirmed the absolute dominance of Bad Bunny on the contemporary music scene. The artist, who recently performed during the Super Bowl halftime show, received a total of six trophies, triumphing in the most important categories such as Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for the composition "DtMF," and Album of the Year. This success coincided with the announcement of his debut in a leading film role in a western produced by Residente. Alongside the Puerto Rican star, Carín León and Karol G also triumphed, with the latter recognized as the best female urban artist. The gala, hosted by Thalía, Nadia Ferreira, and Clarissa Molina, attracted the biggest names in the entertainment industry to Miami. The Premio Lo Nuestro awards have been presented since 1989 by the Univision network. They serve as a barometer of the popularity of Spanish-language music in the USA, based on fan voting, which distinguishes them from industry awards like the Grammys.The evening was filled with emotional performances and significant appeals. Many artists used the stage to loudly oppose the immigration policies of Donald Trump, defending the rights of the Latino community in the USA. Audiences witnessed historic duets, including one between Marc Anthony and Nathy Peluso. For the first time in the thirty-eight-year history of the competition, five special awards were presented for lifetime achievement and vision. Among the honorees were Arcángel, Juanes, and Spanish stage legend Paloma San Basilio. „This victory belongs to the entire community that is not afraid to dream and fight for its place in the sun.” — Bad BunnyThe media also focused on star transformations and minor incidents on the "magenta carpet." Commentators discussed the new look of Maluma, who was compared to David Bustamante, and Thalía's technical issues with her footwear just before going on stage. Despite these lighter moments, the overall tone of the gala remained serious, focusing on the power of Latino culture as a unifying social force in politically difficult times. Bad Bunny: 10, Carín León: 10, Myke Towers: 10, Rauw Alejandro: 10, Karol G: 8, Xavi: 7, Shakira: 638. — edition of the oldest Latin awards took place in Miami[{"name": "Bad Bunny", "info": "Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year"}, {"name": "Carín León", "info": "Artist of the Year - Regional Mexican"}, {"name": "Karol G", "info": "Best Female Urban Artist"}]