‘We have a voice’: Latinos celebrate Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Urooba JamalFebruary 9, 2026 at 07:48 PM

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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara, California, on February 8, 2026, was celebrated by Latinos across the Americas for its representation and cultural significance. Performed primarily in Spanish, the show featured Latin celebrities and elements of Latin American culture. The performance was viewed by some as a defiant act amidst heightened immigration tensions and ICE raids in the US. The show drew criticism from conservatives, including former President Trump, who deemed it "anti-American" and criticized its use of Spanish. In response, some conservatives tuned into an alternative "All-American Halftime Show" featuring country artists.

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Cardi B 40% Jessica Alba 40% Pedro Pascal 40% National Football League (NFL) 50% Latin America 50% Levi's Stadium 50% Donald Trump ×260% Santa Clara, California 60% United States ×270% Super Bowl LX 70% Latinos ×270% Bad Bunny ×790%

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bad bunny 100% super bowl halftime show 100% latino 90% spanish language 70% political statement 70% immigration and customs enforcement (ice) 60% cultural representation 60% donald trump 50% anti-american 40%

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