Science Fiction Magazines in Latin America

Here’s a list of some of the first and most important science fiction magazines in Latin America, organized by country and sorted by the year of publication. I’ll include the number of issues published where available.

Argentina

1. Más Allá (1953–1957)
• Years of Publication: 1953–1957
• Number of Issues: 32
• Overview: One of the most significant early science fiction magazines in Argentina, Más Allá published stories from both local and international authors, including translations of works by Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury.
2. Minotauro (1964–1968)
• Years of Publication: 1964–1968
• Number of Issues: 16
• Overview: Founded by Francisco Porrúa, this magazine was essential in bringing high-quality science fiction literature to Argentina, including works by J.G. Ballard, Philip K. Dick, and others.

Mexico

1. Ciencia y Fantasía (1957)
• Years of Publication: 1957
• Number of Issues: 2
• Overview: A very short-lived magazine, Ciencia y Fantasía is significant as one of the early attempts to create a dedicated science fiction publication in Mexico.
2. Los Cuentos Fantásticos (1959–1960)
• Years of Publication: 1959–1960
• Number of Issues: 6
• Overview: This magazine featured a mix of science fiction and fantasy stories, both from Mexican authors and translated works. It contributed to the growing interest in the genre during that period.
3. Cuentos de Ciencia Ficción (1970–1974)
• Years of Publication: 1970–1974
• Number of Issues: 20
• Overview: A more established magazine, Cuentos de Ciencia Ficción played a key role in fostering the science fiction community in Mexico during the 1970s.

Chile

1. Zig-Zag Magazine (1930s)
• Years of Publication: 1930s (exact start year unknown)
• Number of Issues: Approx. 12 (as a science fiction section in the broader magazine)
• Overview: Zig-Zag was not a dedicated science fiction magazine but was an important general interest publication that included science fiction stories, contributing to the genre’s early development in Chile.
2. Anticipación (1960s–1970s)
• Years of Publication: 1960s–1970s
• Number of Issues: Approx. 10
• Overview: A significant magazine that featured a blend of science fiction stories from local Chilean authors and international writers.

Brazil

1. Galáxia 2000 (1968–1969)
• Years of Publication: 1968–1969
• Number of Issues: 3
• Overview: One of the earliest Brazilian magazines focused entirely on science fiction, Galáxia 2000 featured both original works and translations.
2. Ficção Científica (1970–1971)
• Years of Publication: 1970–1971
• Number of Issues: 5
• Overview: Published by the famous Brazilian publisher Editora Monterrey, this magazine was instrumental in promoting science fiction literature in Brazil during the early 1970s.

Cuba

1. Dinámica Científica (1969)
• Years of Publication: 1969
• Number of Issues: 2
• Overview: A short-lived Cuban magazine that aimed to blend science fiction with discussions of scientific and technological advancements.
2. Juventud Técnica (1970s–present)
• Years of Publication: 1970s–present
• Number of Issues: Ongoing (published monthly, over 600 issues)
• Overview: Although primarily a popular science magazine, Juventud Técnica has featured a significant amount of science fiction over the years, making it an important publication in the genre’s development in Cuba.

Uruguay

1. El Cuento Ilustrado (1960s)
• Years of Publication: 1960s
• Number of Issues: Approx. 10
• Overview: A literary magazine that frequently included science fiction stories, contributing to the genre’s development in Uruguay.
2. Extraterrestres (1970s)
• Years of Publication: 1970s
• Number of Issues: 8
• Overview: A niche magazine focused entirely on science fiction, Extraterrestres was one of the key publications in Uruguay’s science fiction landscape during its time.

This list represents some of the most significant and pioneering science fiction magazines in Latin America. Many of these publications played a crucial role in introducing and popularizing the genre in their respective countries.

It looks like there are no editions before 1950s? Indeed, most of the significant science fiction magazines in Latin America began to emerge in the 1950s and later. Before this period, the genre was generally less established in Latin America, and the publishing landscape was dominated by other types of literature. However, some earlier publications may have included science fiction or fantastical stories within broader literary or general-interest magazines. These were not dedicated science fiction magazines, but they sometimes featured works that would later be categorized as science fiction.