Second Mazatlán Prison Riot Kills 2 Inmates
Two inmates died in a new brawl at Mazatlán’s El Castillo prison on 9 October, a day after a riot...
October 9, 2026Section
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Peru Security and Crime Explained 2026
Peru security in 2026: homicide rate 10.7 per 100,000, extortion up sixfold, a new military-police command and a Level 2...
October 9, 2026
Brazil History Explained, From Origins to 2026
Brazil history from Indigenous peoples to the 25 October 2026 runoff: slavery, dictatorship, democracy and what it means for US...
October 9, 2026
French Star GIMS Plays Casablanca 7 November
GIMS plays Casablanca on 7 November 2026 at the Mohammed V hall. Venue, tickets, getting there and entry rules for...
October 9, 2026
Abuja Afrojazz Festival Opens 16 November
The Abuja Afrojazz Festival runs 16 to 21 November 2026. Listed tickets start near US$4; venue and line-up are unconfirmed....
October 9, 2026
Chile Explains Why No Alert Hit Las Condes
Las Condes mudslide: Chile’s disaster agency says it struck too fast for a phone alert. Prosecutors probe, and insurers explain...
October 9, 2026
Europe’s Winter Gas Risk and the LNG Rivalry
Europe gas storage winter levels sit near 73% in October 2026, far below last year, leaving the EU exposed to...
October 9, 2026
Kenya’s GDP Growth Faces a 5 Percent Test
Kenya GDP growth is under scrutiny as the Q2 2026 release follows a 5.3% first quarter and a central bank...
October 9, 2026
US Student Work Visa Fees Could Hit Latin Americans
Proposed optional practical training fees of $70,000 per student could make US post-graduation work impractical for many Latin American students.
October 9, 2026
US Crop Report Moves Brazil and Argentina Prices
The October 9 WASDE report reshapes global crop balances, moving Chicago futures and prices for Brazil's and Argentina's soybeans, corn...
October 9, 2026
Why Australia’s Rate Hike Matters for US Investors
The RBA rate hike to 4.60% in September 2026 responds to 4.0% inflation, lifting the Australian dollar and reshaping ASX-linked...
October 9, 2026
What to Do in San Miguel de Allende in October 2026
San Miguel de Allende in October offers a free Pedro Friedeberg show, bolero from US$14 and Cervantino films, plus safety...
October 9, 2026
What to Do in Arusha in October 2026
Arusha in October brings Nyerere Day on Wednesday 14 October and the start of the short rains; here is what...
October 9, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for October 9: Alberta sets sovereignty vote, Canadian arrests in US rise, and Washington proposes...
October 9, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief for October 9: Kramatorsk strike kills 30 as Ukraine heads to US talks; EU warns of winter...
October 9, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief for October 9: Seoul recalls its Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoners; Sumatra haze disrupts flights; Firmus...
October 9, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for October 9: South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence; Kenya reports negative Ebola test.
October 9, 2026
Rabat Hosts Global Champions Tour Finals on 30 October
The Global Champions Tour Rabat finals run 30 October to 1 November 2026, with day tickets from about US$18 and...
October 9, 2026
Lagos Airport Asks Flyers to Arrive Up to 4 Hours Early
Lagos airport expects a bridge between Terminals 1 and 2 to open by December and asks travelers to arrive three...
October 9, 2026
Best Places to Live in Costa Rica for Expats 2026
Escazú, Guanacaste, the Pacific and the Caribbean ranked for US expats: 873 killings in 2025, residency from US$1,000 a month,...
October 9, 2026