Happening this Saturday, the CIELO Fund brunch is celebrating recipients and grantees, including L.A. TACO! We’re thrilled to spend an afternoon with the community helping us make IE TACO a reality. RSVP today: iegives.org/cielobrunch2026/

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The Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre was accused of gentrifying lucha libre. The truth is more complicated and a sign of many changes happening in wrestling worldwide. The full story: lataco.com/lucha-libre-mexic… By @afroxander

For today only, The Eastside Cafe will host 200% Mexa, a lucha libre-focused art exhibit featuring artists from Mexico and the USA. The full story: lataco.com/this-el-sereno-ar… By @afroxander

Plus, CHIRLA and LAARN published a “Know Before You Go” safety guide for fans attending World Cup-related events. The full story: lataco.com/ice-fifa-world-cu… By Ivan Fernandez

What started with an April Fool’s Day joke has now become a reality. Thanks to the CIELO Fund at the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), L.A. TACO will feature a monthly story about the Inland Empire as part of our new and official IE TACO section. The full story: lataco.com/ie-taco-inland-em… By @afroxander

World Wrestling Entertainment stars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch have launched AMO, inspired by their true life, non-kayfabe romance. Plus, a short guide to a few of their favorite spots in L.A. The full story: lataco.com/becky-lynch-seth-… By @afroxander

Our 17th Annual TACO MADNESS has officially come and gone, and what can we say other than: Thank you! And congratulations to our winners, Los Dorados LA and Tacos Los Cholos. The full recap: lataco.com/taco-madness-2026… By @afroxander

FIFA dropped another batch of tickets for the tournament last week as part of a “Last Minute Sale.” Who’s got $6k for the quarterfinal at SoFi in a few months?! The full story: lataco.com/fifa-world-cup-ti… By @afroxander

Chef Walther Adrianzen survived a diabetic coma. He then lost more than 30 lbs. and fought in his first mixed martial arts match. The full story: lataco.com/kitchen-octagon-c… By @afroxander

“Fuck ICE” chants, speaking up against the genocide in Gaza, a deathmatch with glass, barbed wire, and an exploding table. Welcome to the AEW. The full story: lataco.com/all-elite-wrestli… By @afroxander

How Raja Shehadeh’s and Penny Johnson’s travels through Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories revealed many forgotten histories of the region. The full story: lataco.com/exploring-histori… By @afroxander

The back-and-forth between FIFA, Donald Trump, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, and the Iranian National Team left plenty of doubt as to what will actually happen come June. The full story: lataco.com/iran-fifa-world-c… By @afroxander

There’s a lot of confusion about what has and hasn’t happened with the World Cup in the past month. L.A. Taco separates the fact from fiction. The full story: lataco.com/world-cup-still-h… By @afroxander

Mr. Wash will celebrate the release of his book, “Artists In Space,” with a launch and artist conversation at his studio in Compton on March 7. The full story: lataco.com/mr-wash-art-book By @afroxander

Authorities are currently investigating human remains found in nearly 500 bags spread across nearly two dozen clandestine grave sites. The full story: lataco.com/guadalajara-bodie… By @afroxander

"They told me that they dropped me back off, but no, they just dropped me off somewhere random,” the man explains, after being interrogated inside of a vehicle. The full story: lataco.com/cbp-detains-citiz… By @afroxander

Fascist times call for antifascist music. Fuerza Bruta play this Saturday, October 25 at First Street Billiards for Perry Templars Halloween Birthday Bash featuring Templars, Castillo, Fuerza Bruta, Ultra Sect, Hand Pay and Traxx. The full story: lataco.com/qa-beto-villanuev… By @afroxander

Twice Latin GRAMMY Awards-nominated artist DannyLux talks about the inspiration behind his latest Echo Park billboard with @afroxander 🎥: @marinashutup