Liga Latina 1980

Liga Latina 1980 was the first edition of Liga Latina. The league counted with 15 teams (Mexico City Aztecs, Guadalajara Lions, Monterrey Jaguars, Bogota Nationallists, Medelin Meteors, Caracas Alligators, Lima Llamas, Arequipa Eagles, Santiago Vultures, Buenos Aires Squids, Rosario Saints, Montevideo Shooters, Sao Paulo Giants, Rio de Janeiro Dolphins and Porto Alegre Pampas).

The champions where the Guadalajara Lions, followed by Lima Llamas and Caracas Alligators.