As co-host of Los Premios MTV 2009, Calle 13's Residente, René Pérez took the stage and spotlight to highlight political issues that are close to his heart. He had as many wardrobe changes as Eva Longoria did at the 2009 ALMA Awards (if not more!), wearing a series of shirts with political statements about government officials from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Honduras and Colombia. His red-carpet wardrobe caused a particular uproar with Colombian authorities.

Residente wore the shirt pictured above, which references the Colombian president, Álvaro Uribe. Furious by Residente's stance, Manizales mayor, Juan Manuel Llano, slapped Residente a way he knew would hurt, announcing earlier today that the Calle 13 concert in Colombia has been cancelled!

Llano told local radio:

"It is an insult to Colombians that someone of talent would use this to attack Colombians and especially our president. Manizales has decided under no circumstances or for any reason can this group take part."

Calle 13’s concert in Puerto Rico scheduled for Halloween weekend was also cancelled by a government official, Jorge A. Santini Padilla, mayor of San Juan. However, unlike Llanos, Santini did not blame Residente’s controversial statements about Puerto Rican governor, Luis Fortuno, as the cause of the cancellation. The reason Santini gave for calling off the concert was that the contract for the proposed concert venue, the Roberto Clemente coliseum, was not signed. Pero, based on the statement below, we think that Santini really just wanted to get back at Residente…

"Mr. Pérez will not be bothered by the decision, because I don’t think he is interested in benefiting economically from an event that was going to be held in a facility administered by government personnel for whom he has no respect." [New York Times]

What do you think? Want to see what all the controversy is about? Then watch Los Premios MTV 2009 again, airing tonight at 7pm, Wednesday 10/21 at 11pm and Friday 10/23 at 6pm solo por MTV Tr3s!

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Wisin y Yandel won the top dos lenguas at last week's Los Premios MTV 2009, for "Artista del Año" y "Video del Año."  As we reported last week, el Dúo Dinámico dedicated their "Artist of the Year" Premio to 50 Cent, who they credit with making este año tan especial para ellos.  MTV News and MTV Tr3s caught up with the trio on the red carpet before the show, where we got 50's two cents on working con los reggaetoneros.  Watch what the rapper had to say below.

Como pueden ver, 50 Cent regards working in the Latin market as an opportunity.  In fact, el rapero is so confident in his work with Wisin y Yandel, that he believes they will win the Latin Grammy they are nominated for este año.

"This is exciting — when they win, I'm gonna finally win my trophy!"

Wisin también está de acuerdo.

"That nomination confirms what I've said all along, which is that these collaborations are necessary.  50 Cent was never nominated for a Latin Grammy. Then he works with Wisin y Yandel, and he scores a nomination. And there's a good chance that he'll win, because that song is an international hit."

T-Pain, who is also collaborating with Wisin y Yandel on "Imaginate" for their upcoming remix album, 'La Evolución,' también piensa que este es el mejor momento para colaboraciones entre artistas Latinos y anglos.

"[Our collaboration is] going to put them in my world and help put me in their world."

Este verdaderamente es el momento para 'La Evolución' de la musica latina.  With so many collaborations between Latin and English-speaking artists, you know there's a new wave of Latin pride that's sure to follow!  Que viva el orgullo Latino!!  [MTV News]

Haven't been able to catch Los Premios or just reeeeally want to watch it again (no te preocupes, we're sure you're not alone!)?  Tune-in to MTV Tr3s esta noche a las 7pm EST to see Los Premios MTV 2009 otra vez!

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If you missed Los Premios MTV 2009 last night on MTV Tr3s and you're kicking yourself for it today, we really can't say we blame you... Between all the amazing multi-city performances from artists like Shakira, Alejandro Sanz, Cobra Starship with Paulina Rubio, and Fall Out Boy, to name a few, it's really hard to pinpoint which one thrilled us the most. Even host Nelly Furtado got down and kicked off the night with her own performance. And say what you may about her co-host, Residente Calle 13, no se puede negar que el hombre es honesto!

The night was filled with all kinds of celebs, from runway supermodels like Alessandra Ambrosio, young pop heartthrobs like Pee Wee, living legends like Morrissey, to teen icons like Ashley Tisdale. We even got word of the possible spark of a romance between Wilmer Valderrama and Audrina Patridge (eso dicen our backstage spies, pero ya veremos). MTV Tr3s filled two of the Los Premios categories by awarding Aventura with Best MTV Tr3s Artist, and Da'Zoo as Best New MTV Tr3s Artist. But the biggest ganadores of the night were undoubtedly Wisin y Yandel, Panda, and the fashionably intriguing Lady Gaga, who all took home multiple "lenguas."

Wisin y Yandel won awards for "Vidéo del Año" and "Artista del Año"

Panda took home trés Premios for "Mejor Grupo o Dúo," "Mejor Artista Alternativo," and "Mejor Artista Norte"

Lady Gaga was awarded two "tongues" for "Mejor Artista Nuevo Internacional" and "Canción del Año"

Check out more photos of Los Premios MTV 2009 Onstage Highlights aquí, and click after the jump to see all of the night's big winners. You can tune in to MTV Tr3s on Saturday 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm to watch all the Los Premios mayhem go down again!

Felicidades a todos, it's well deserved!

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La guapísima actríz Colombiana Sofía Vergara y el rapero 50 Cent presented the Award for Artista del Año to Wisin y Yandel.

El Dúo Dinámico dedicated their tongue to one of their strongest supporters, el señor 50 Cent himself.  Talk about a powerful collaboration.  WEPA!

Qué creen, does 50 Cent deserve to share Wisin y Yandel's Premio?  Or did los reggaetoneros earn that one on their own?

Tune in to see all the winners at Los Premios MTV 2009 on Saturday 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm, only on MTV Tr3s.

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From one musical legend to another, British icon Morrissey presented el Premio Leyenda to one of the most famous Mexican rock bands of all time, Café Tacuba!

El grupo Mexicano was almost brought to tears by the British rocker's introduction, as he talked about the major influence and long history of música that Café Tacuba have created.  The introduction also included snippets from fans.  Felicidades y que viva México!

See all the winners of this year's Los Premios MTV on Saturday 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm, solo por MTV Tr3s.

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We're not entirely sure about this no-pants trend... Lady Gaga pretty much has free reign to do just about anything con su ropa sin sorprendernos, pero Ashley Tisdale?  La joven cantante just performed on the Los Premios MTV 2009 stage looking all kinds of sexy and wearing nothing but a nightie and hot shorts.  Qué crees?  Do you think she's copying Lady Gaga's steeze?

As for Lady Gaga, the avantgarde pop princesa took home dos lenguas: one for 'Mejor Artista Nuevo Internacional' y también por 'Canción del Año' para "Poker Face."

Make sure to catch all the moments you missed this weekend when Los Premios MTV 2009 re-airs on Saturday 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm, only on MTV Tr3s!

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And the winner for Best New MTV Tr3s Artist at this year's Los Premios is: Da'Zoo!

Congratulations!

If you missed the rest of the big winners that night, catch the show again this Saturday, 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm only on MTV Tr3s!

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Tal vez because it's almost Halloween... Maybe it's because there's a New Moon  approaching... Pero como sea, we couldn't help but notice all the ladies dressed in black at Los Premios this year.  Donde está el color??

Which of these fine ladies is rockin' your favorite gothic-chic look?

Paulina Rubio vs. Kelly Osbourne

Up-and-coming cantante Jery vs. Victoria's Secret supermodelo Alessandra Ambrosio

Kelly Rowland vs. Audrina Patridge

Check out all the styles and great performances at this year's Los Premios MTV this Saturday 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm on MTV Tr3s.

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This year's winner of the Best MTV Tr3s Artist at Los Premios MTV 2009 are: AVENTURA!

If you missed any of the action tonight, including Calle 13's wicked ways, catch the show again this Saturday, 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm only on MTV Tr3s.

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Panda shocked the crowd by taking the Los Premios award for Mejór Duo o Grupo, beating out the expected winners Wisin y Yandel. They were surprised themselves because they predicted that a Reggaeton act would win. Felicitaciones Panda!

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