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Presents news briefs related to the Latin American sound recording industry as of May 11, 2002. Musical contributions made by singers Carlo Ponce and Angel López to Mexican soap operas; Plans of the band UFF! to record an English-language version of their single 'Twist'; Success of the album 'Soy Lo Prohibido,' by Alicia Villarreal'; Others.

The article reports on Alejandro Fernandez's rise to popularity in Spain. He is a Mexican pop singer who has a strong following in Mexico and in the United States. The fan base in Spain grew as did the country's immigrant population of Latin Americans. Fernandez sold out the Madrid Arena twice during 2006.

Focuses on the success of Spanish trio La 5a Estación in Mexico following the release of its music single "El Sol No Regresa." Ranking of their single in the Mexican airplay chart; Career of the trio before they became popular in Mexico; Type pop-rock music being played by the trio; Role of manager Jaime Torregrosa in the success of the trio.

Profiles Warner Music Spain president Mariano Pérez. His goal to sell one million copies in Mexico of the 'Qué Pides Tu?' album by Alex Ubago; Biographical information about Pérez, including his role as president at Warner Music Mexico; Outlook for the market in Mexico.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American music industry as of February 22, 2003. Success of Spanish flamenco artist Martirio in the United States and Latin American markets; Planned performances by British DJs Ben Sims and Alan Somerville in Colombia; Sales of albums by contestants from the Mexican reality television show 'La Academia'; Others.

Presents updates on the music industry in Latin America as of December 14, 2002. Prices of tickets for Paul McCartney's concert tour in Mexico City; Estimated number of albums of Mexican singer Luis Miguel that were sold in Spain.

Profiles Mexican singer Paulina Rubio. Details on her pop album 'Border Girl,' released by Universal Music, and which includes songs in English and Spanish; Outlook for her succeeding in the U.S.; Thoughts on following in the steps of other Latin singers, like Ricky Martin and Sharkira; Prediction that the success of 'Border Girl' will hinge on a series of promotional trips across Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Reports on the appointment of Raúl Rodríguez as director general of Mexican radio group Radíopolis. Acquisition of Radíopolis by Grupo Prisa, which owns it jointly with Televisa of Mexico; Goal of Televisa to expand its radio division in Mexico; Replacement of Rodríguez with Ignacio Quintana Blàzquez.

Reports that Spanish audio-visual holding Grupo Prisa has acquired a portion of the radio operation of Televisa of Mexico. Details of the deal; Efforts of Grupo Prisa to build a large radio group in Mexico; Comments from several executives about the deal.

Focuses on the decision of Mexico's music artist Luis Miguel to continue recording Spanish songs and his refusal to follow the trend set by fellow Latin American artists such as Ricky Martin to record songs in English. Miguel's love for Spanish music; Concert on September 15, 1999 at the Plaza De Las Ventas in Madrid, Spain; Promotion of the album `Amarte Es Un Placer.'