A compelling photo collection from February 13-19, 2026, captures the vibrant cultural celebrations and daily life across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Colorful Carnival festivities filled the streets throughout Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, and neighboring countries as communities celebrated with traditional parades and public gatherings. The week-long celebration drew thousands of participants in elaborate costumes and festive displays.
Meanwhile, in Mexico City, the religious observance of Ash Wednesday brought faithful parishioners to local churches where they received traditional ash markings to begin the Lenten season.
The photo series also documents the human impact of upcoming 2026 World Cup preparations in Mexico City. Among those featured is Montserrat Fuentes, who has maintained her work location on the same street corner for two decades. The World Cup infrastructure projects are now disrupting the income sources for sex workers like Fuentes and others in similar situations.
Mexico City-based photo editor Jon Orbach assembled this visual collection, selecting images that represent the diverse experiences across the region during this significant week.
