__Time magazine has just released its annual list of the "100 Most Influential People" i__n the world, including artists, politicians, and scientists. Their work has not only led to international success for themselves, but also significant new breakthroughs in their respective fields.
I am always curious to read about those on the list as I find their stories truly inspiring. And this year, I was even more thrilled to see that 8 amazing Latinos made the cut! Check out their amazing achievements below:
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Enrique Peña Nieto
The 46-year-old President of Mexico has earned praise from across Mexican society since his election, enacting labor reforms, and making improvements in the energy and telecommunications sectors, as well as the nation’s finances.
Joaquim Barbosa
Barbosa became a famous name after he presided over the country’s largest political-corruption trial as a jurist last year. He is now the first black president of Brazil’s Supreme Court and has since became the face of the move towards a new, more diverse and equal Brazil.
Miguel
Singer-songwriter-producer Miguel reached a new level of success in his career this year, performing and winning at the Grammys and earning praise from his musical peers, including Mariah Carey.
Wilfredo De Jesús
The 48-year-old is not only the senior pastor of New Life Covenant Ministries–one of the largest Assemblies of God congregations in the nation–but also the president of social justice for the nation’s largest Hispanic Christian organization, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.
Alex Atala
The Brazilian chef is renowned for his talents in the kitchen and in particular, his São Paulo restaurant, D.O.M. His trademark? Using native Brazilian ingredients in haute cuisine.
Christina Aguilera
Following the release of her latest album, Lotus, and several moving performances on awards shows, Aguilera is being honored for retaining her status as one of the best female vocalists of all time. Her tribute was written by fellow icon, Celine Dion!
Susana Martinez
In 2010, Martinez was elected America’s first Latina governor and New Mexico’s first female governor. She was considered for Mitt Romney’s running mate last year. If re-elected next year, her role as a "reform-minded Republican" is only expected to grow.
Katherine Luzuariaga
Katherine Luzuriaga, an immunologist from the University of Massachusetts, is one of the three doctors credited whose research and work helped lead to one of the most incredible medical breakthroughs in decades: functionally curing a newborn of AIDS.
