Arturo Suarez Trejo The Venezuelan Musician Who Was Detained at CECOT

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Venezuelan musician Arturo Suárez Trejo, known as SuarezVzla, was detained by U.S. authorities and deported to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, where he endured harsh conditions and dehumanization. After 125 days, he was released and returned to Venezuela. His story highlights the human cost of immigration enforcement, the criminalization of migrants, and the resilience of Latin artists navigating systemic injustice.

Dominicans and Their Unshakable Influence on Salsa Music

Dominican artists have long shaped salsa music, yet their contributions are often overlooked in mainstream narratives and Latin music awards. From pioneers like Alberto Canario to modern stars like Alex Matos and Yiyo Sarante, this piece explores the deep influence of Dominicans in salsa and the cultural elitism that has historically sidelined their impact.

Tego Calderón performing live, blending salsa and reggaetón on stage, symbolizing Afro-Caribbean musical fusion.

Tego Calderón: The Unsung Pioneer Who Bridged Salsa and Reggaetón

Before Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, or J Balvin infused salsa into reggaetón, Tego Calderón had already laid the foundation. From his groundbreaking album El Abayarde to his historic 2008 performance at Festival de Claridad, Tego redefined genre boundaries while honoring the Black legacy of Latin music. Discover how today’s urbano stars are continuing the cultural work he began.