Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, emerged as the most nominated during the 26th Latin Grammy Awards held in Las Vegas, a distinction highlighted by the media and, along with the balance of the ceremony, highlighted the importance of the Puerto Rican artist and his work in the past year. In an evening full of tributes and messages to the youth of Latin America, Bad Bunny and Argentine duo Cauriel and Paco Amoruso shared the spotlight as top winners. According to the source, both artists won five and six awards respectively, strengthening their position at the heart of the Latin music scene.
According to media reports, Bad Bunny won the Latin Grammy Award in five categories: Best Album of the Year, Best Urban Song, Best Urban Music Album, Best Reggaeton Performance, and Best Urban Performance. The Puerto Rican artist gave speeches in which he reiterated his gratitude to his family, collaborators, and followers. He said in one of his interventions: “I believe that this album would not have been what it is without the contribution of each of these people who provided a piece of feeling and spirit in this work.” Martinez Ocasio dedicated one of the other awards to the children and youth of Latin America, with the message: “All children and youth in Latin America, especially those who live in Puerto Rico, never stop dreaming or being you,” a statement reprinted by the media.
Bad Bunny has stated that he does not prepare previous speeches and that he feels most satisfied when he is doing what he loves. He expressed: “I love music, I love what I do, I love hanging out with passionate people and doing what I enjoy most.” These statements were in harmony with the general atmosphere of the ceremony, which was characterized – according to the media – by the defense of art as a tool for identity and communication.
Argentine duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso rose to prominence by winning six Latin Grammy Awards, becoming the most awarded artists of the night. According to the media, they won awards in different categories, which showed their musical diversity. They won awards for Best Short Form Music Video, Best Alternative Song for “Tetas,” Best Long Form Music Video, Best Alternative Album for “Papota,” and Best Pop Song for “El Día del Amigo.” This diversity of recognized categories confirmed their international consolidation and ability to move in the alternative and pop spheres.
Other relevant figures during the ceremony included Colombian singer Karol G, who received the award for best song of the year for the song “If I Knew You Before.” The media talked about the joint success of Uruguayan Jorge Drexler and the Argentine band Conosando Rusia, which won the Latin Grammy for Best Pop/Rock Song for the song “Desastres Fabulous”.
The Spanish presence was reflected in Alejandro Sanz, who – according to the media – won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Recording of the Year for the song “Palmeras en el Jardín”, a category that also included Bad Bunny as one of the favourites. Sanz added another recognition by taking home the award for Best Contemporary Pop Album. The group Las Migas took home the award for Best Flamenco Music Album, expanding the representation of Spanish music at the ceremony.
The event, which was held in Las Vegas, included performances by artists such as Aitana and Raphael, according to media. Rafael was honored by the Academy with the title of “Person of the Year 2025”. He and Aitana were among those responsible for strengthening Spain’s presence on stage.
According to the media, the session was marked by speeches in which the artists insisted on gratitude, defending authenticity, and encouraging new generations to preserve their dreams and defend their identity. The media reported Bad Bunny’s statement: “There are many ways to build the nation and defend our land. We choose the music.” The ceremony, which was distinguished by its diversity of award-winning musical genres, witnessed the expansion and diversity of Latin music, both on the American continent and in Europe.
Throughout the concert, a defense of music as a fundamental expression of Latin American and Hispanic cultural identities emerged. Words of thanks, messages of encouragement for future generations, and honoring teamwork were interspersed with the winners’ speeches, and it was a version that the source described as historic, given the influence and diversity of the honors granted.
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