Romeo Santos Launches Fundación Los Santos to Support Children With Autism & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.

Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Romeo Santos Launches Fundación Los Santos to Support Children With Autism Romeo Santos is turning a very personal experience into a broader mission.

On Tuesday (Aug.

11), the bachata superstar announced the launch of Fundación Los Santos, a registered 501(c)(3) organization created to support children with autism and their families through greater access to resources, educational opportunities, developmental programs and community initiatives.

“As a father of a child with autism, I have experienced firsthand both the joys and challenges that many families face every day,” Santos said in a statement.

“The Los Santos Foundation seeks to help families feel seen, supported and empowered, contributing to a more hopeful future for so many children.” With a personal contribution from Santos, the foundation’s initial efforts will focus on grants, strategic partnerships, family resource centers, social and developmental opportunities for children, and collaborations with schools and community organizations.

Additional initiatives are expected to be announced in the coming months.

View this post on Instagram Los Ángeles Azules to Receive L.A.

Street Naming Ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month Los Ángeles Azules’ decades-long cumbia legacy will be celebrated with a new street designation in L.A.

On Sept.

14, Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla will host a ceremony naming the intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Chase Street in Panorama City Los Ángeles Azules Square, honoring the group’s cultural impact ahead of Latino Heritage Month.

“It is an incredible honor for Los Ángeles Azules to receive this recognition from the City of Los Angeles,” said the group in a statement.

“Having the iconic corner of Van Nuys Blvd. and Chase Street in Panorama City bear our name represents much more than a tribute to our career, it is a symbol of the deep bond we have built over so many years with this city, the Latino community, and the families who have made our music part of their lives.” They continued: “We were proudly born in Iztapalapa and have had the immense privilege of seeing our music embraced in so many places around the world.