1980s in Latin music

For Latin music from a year between 1986 and 1989, go to 86 | 87 | 88 | 89

This article includes an overview of the major events and trends in Latin music in the 1980s, namely in Ibero-America (including Spain and Portugal). This includes recordings, festivals, award ceremonies, births and deaths of Latin music artists, and the rise and fall of various subgenres in Latin music from 1980 to 1989.