Romeo Santos Launches Fundación Los Santos to Support Children With Autism & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Romeo Santos has launched Fundación Los Santos, a US-registered charity supporting autistic children and their families. The bachata singer, who is the father of an autistic child, said the organisation aims to improve access to resources, education, developmental programmes and community support.
The article also highlights other positive Latin music developments: Los Ángeles Azules will have a Panorama City intersection named after them in Los Angeles on 14 September, while Eladio Carrión will bring his free Saucegiving community event back to Humacao, Puerto Rico, on 6 December. Santos’s foundation will initially fund grants, partnerships, family resource centres and school or community collaborations.
- Romeo Santos launches autism support charity.
- Los Ángeles Azules receive Los Angeles street honour.
- Eladio Carrión revives Puerto Rico community event.
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Romeo Santos is a US-born singer of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage known for bachata, a romantic music style that developed in the Dominican Republic. He first found international success with the group Aventura before becoming a solo artist.
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that can affect communication, social interaction and how people experience the world. Families may need different forms of support, including specialist education, therapy, information and community services.
Latin music artists often use their public profile to support local causes or celebrate the communities connected to their work. Los Ángeles Azules are a Mexican cumbia group, while Eladio Carrión is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer; both have strong ties to the places mentioned in the story.