Guides: Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month: Journals and News

Newspaper Databases and Websites

Newspaper databases available through the WPI Library:

Nexis Uni (formerly LexisNexis Academic) This link opens in a new window
Nexis Uni provides access to more than 17,000 news, business and legal sources from LexisNexis. Nexis Uni includes: 1) full-text access to thousands of news sources (primarily newspapers, magazines and journals) in the U.S. and abroad back to the 1970s; 2) aggregated economic data - including company financial information, and SEC filings and reports - on businesses, corporations, and industries in the U.S. and abroad; 3) full-text legal documents, including U.S. Federal and State court cases, federal and state agency regulations, Shepard's Citations to Supreme Court cases (back to 1789), and law reviews from the late 18th century to present.
Coverage: Varies
Full Text: Yes

Additional resources for Latin American news:

Examples of news resources for Latin America and the Caribbean.

América Latina en Movimiento
Online newspaper of the Agencia Latinoamericana de Información, an international organization whose stated mission is to cover human rights, gender equality and citizen participation in the development and public affairs of Latin America. Available in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
El Nuevo Dia
El Nuevo Día, the most widely read newspaper in Puerto Rico, has been known largely for its political reporting.
El Universal
El Universal is considered one of the most influential and widely read newspapers in Mexico.
HipLatina
News, entertainment and culture geared at a Latina audience.
Inter Press Service: Latin American & the Caribbean
Agency dedicated to "news and views from the Global South."
Latin America Daily Briefing
Daily dispatch of news from Latin America and the Caribbean--a mix of stories from the international and local press, as well as analysis from think tanks, academics and other commentators.
Latino Rebels
Articles and opinion pieces about the latest U.S. Latinx and Latin American news.
Listin Diario
One of the leading newspapers in the Dominican Republic, and the oldest still being published.
MercoPress
Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, MercoPress is an independent news agency started in 1993 which focuses on delivering news related to the Mercosur trade and political bloc, and member countries, covering an area of influence which includes South America, the South Atlantic and insular territories. Available in English & Spanish.
NACLA Report on the Americas
The North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA) is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides information and analysis on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Remezcla
Remezcla started as a grassroots project among writers and creatives to showcase new Latin music, culture, and events outside not receiving covering in major media outlets.
LANIC Newspapers & News
Extensive directory of newspapers published in each country of Latin America & the Caribbean, as well as Spanish-language papers in the U.S. *NOTE: last updated in 2015.
Latin American & Mexican Online News
Directory created by the University of Texas San Antonio Library listing newspapers by region and country in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as newspapers of specific cities and states within Mexico.

Examples of Journals

Bilingual Research Journal
The Bilingual Research Journal publishes on education theory and practice, dealing with bilingual education, bilingualism, and language policies in education.
Bulletin of Latin American Research
The Bulletin of Latin American Research (BLAR) publishes original research of current interest on Latin America, the Caribbean, inter-American relations and the Latin American Diaspora from all academic disciplines within the Social Sciences and Humanities.
Cultural Dynamics
Cultural Dynamics seeks to publish research - and occasionally other materials such as interviews, documents and literary creations - focused on the structured inequalities of the contemporary world, and the myriad ways people negotiate these conditions. See their special issue on LatinX Studies (2019).
Hispanic Research Journal
Publishes research on the cultures of the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America from the Middle Ages to the present day in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan & English.
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education
The Journal of Hispanic Higher Education (JHHE) is a quarterly international journal devoted to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of issues at Hispanic-serving institutions. JHHE maintains a broad focus and accepts the highest quality scholarly, creative and practical articles that combine research with application, fostering the integration of theory and practice.
Journal of Latin American Studies
Journal of Latin American Studies presents recent research in the field of Latin American studies in development studies, economics, geography, history, politics and international relations, public policy, sociology and social anthropology. Regular features include articles on contemporary themes, short thematic commentaries on key issues, and an extensive section of book reviews.
Journal of Latinos and Education
Publishes research on educational issues that impact Latinos in the four broad arenas of policy, research, practice, and creative and literary works.
Latin American Perspectives
Latin American Perspectives is a theoretical and scholarly journal for discussion and debate on the political economy of capitalism, imperialism, and socialism in the Americas. Most issues focus on a single problem, nation, or region, providing an in-depth look from participants and scholars throughout the Americas.
Latin American Politics and Society
Latin American Politics and Society publishes original social science scholarship on Latin America. The Editorial Board, comprising leading U.S., Latin American, and European scholars, is dedicated to challenging prevailing orthodoxies and promoting innovative theoretical and methodological perspectives on the states, societies, economies, and international relations of the Americas in a globalizing world.
Latin American Research Review
The Latin American Research Review publishes original research in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latina/Latino studies that engages these fields critically and redefines them. LARR seeks research that advances innovative theories and approaches, has broad substantive implications for the region, engages with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scholarship, and is accessible to a general academic readership.
Latino Studies
Latino Studies explores the local, national, transnational, and hemispheric realities that influence the Latina and Latino presence in the United States. This journal presents an international research agenda that builds bridges between the academic and non-academic worlds, and promotes mutual learning and collaboration among all the Latino national groups.
Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos
The rich cultural production, economy, political legacy, and unique peoples of Mexico lay the foundation for the bilingual Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos, the only U.S. published academic journal of its kind. Published twice a year for the University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States, (UC MEXUS), and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos welcomes articles and comparative analyses, in both English and Spanish, from a variety of multidisciplinary perspectives and methodologies. The journal provides detailed coverage of Mexico-related topics across its forum section, feature articles, and review essays.
Additional Journals for Latin American and Caribbean Studies