TIME Reveals the 2026 TIME Latino Leaders

Presented in partnership with PepsiCo, TIME will convene this year’s listmakers at a special event in Miami on October 27th Today, TIME reveals the fourth annual TIME Latino Leaders list, recognizing 13 U.S.-based trailblazers changing their industries and the world. --See the full 2026 TIME Latino Leaders list: here Of the 2026 list, TIME editors write: “Since 2023, TIME has marked Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting influential Latinos in the U.S. across entertainment, politics, business, sports, science, and more.

This year, we selected a group that represents some of the wide range of experiences and backgrounds within the community that makes up a fifth of the U.S. population and continues to grow in economic and cultural influence…Each has found a way to bring their heritage to their passion and reach new heights as a result, many with an eye toward uplifting others along the way.” Read more here.

TIME's 2026 LATINO LEADERS LIST INCLUDES: Ana Valdez , president and CEO of Latino Donor Collaborative Cástulo de la Rocha , president and CEO of AltaMed Health Services Corporation Jose Alvarado , NBA champion Julián Castro , CEO of the Latino Community Foundation Luana Lopes Lara , COO and co-founder of Kalshi Marina Larroudé , co-founder of Larroudé Mónica Ramírez , founder and president of Justice for Migrant Women Nelson German , chef and restaurateur Rachel Zegler , actor and singer Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr. , advocates Sofia Carson , actor, singer, and advocate Xochitl Gonzalez , author PepsiCo is the premier partner of TIME Latino Leaders.

To recognize this year’s honorees, TIME will host a special cocktail reception celebrating TIME’s fourth annual Latino Leaders list in Miami on October 27th, presented by premier partner PepsiCo .

The evening will feature remarks from actor, singer, and advocate Sofia Carson , CEO of the Latino Community Foundation Julián Castro , CEO, Latin America, and Global Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at PepsiCo Athina Kanioura , and more.