Costa Rica’s Record-Strong Colón: What It Means for Expat Budgets
The Costa Rica colon closed at a record 446.93 per US dollar on 16 September 2026, the strongest level since...
September 17, 2026Section
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Messi Argentina Farewell Match Set for 6 October Against Benin at the Monumental
Lionel Messi plays his farewell match for Argentina against Benin on 6 October at the Monumental — tickets, broadcast and...
September 17, 2026
Why Costa Rica’s Record-Strong Colon Is Squeezing Its Tourism Boom
Costa Rica's colon is at its strongest since 2007, squeezing hotels that earn dollars but pay costs in colones. Yet...
September 17, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rio de Janeiro on Thursday 17 September 2026: 18-20C with light rain likely, free museums in Centro, metro fares and...
September 17, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief — Thursday, September 17, 2026
São Paulo on Thursday 17 September 2026: 12-17C with drizzle, MASP and the Pinacoteca, metro fares, rodizio plates and where...
September 17, 2026
Latin America Sports Daily for Thursday, September 17, 2026
World Cup: Fluminense, Palmeiras and Estudiantes reach the Libertadores semi-finals. Flamengo host Independiente del Valle tonight, 2-0 up.
September 17, 2026
Cost of Living in Cali, Colombia for Foreign Residents
Cost of living in Cali, Colombia in 2026, from the estrato system and dated rents to hospitals, visa income thresholds...
September 16, 2026
Moving to Belize and what the first year actually demands
Moving to Belize means duty rules, pet permits, a power bill in local currency and an internet decision. Here is...
September 16, 2026
Healthcare in Jamaica for Expats and What It Really Costs
Healthcare in Jamaica for expats, from free public care and its one large exclusion to private hospitals, the NHF card,...
September 16, 2026
Open a Bank Account in Jamaica as a Foreigner and What It Takes
How to open a bank account in Jamaica as a foreigner, from the Taxpayer Registration Number to dollar accounts, wires,...
September 16, 2026
Suriname vs Martinique on September 28: Nations League Home Game at Paramaribo’s Franklin Essed Stadium
Suriname hosts Martinique on 28 September at the Franklin Essed Stadium in Paramaribo, the same League A group that sends...
September 16, 2026
Jamaica vs Honduras on September 28: Reggae Boyz Host Nations League Clash at Kingston’s National Stadium
Jamaica hosts Honduras at the National Stadium in Kingston on 28 September, three days after opening its Group B home...
September 16, 2026
Dominican Republic vs Nicaragua on September 24: Concacaf Nations League at Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago
The Dominican Republic hosts Nicaragua on 24 September at Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros, a League A...
September 16, 2026
St Lucia Billfish Tournament September 22-26: Sportfishing Week at Rodney Bay Marina
The St Lucia International Billfish Tournament runs 22 to 26 September at Rodney Bay Marina, a catch-and-release week that visitors...
September 16, 2026
CPL Final in Barbados on September 20: Caribbean Premier League Cricket Decider at Kensington Oval
The Caribbean Premier League final is on Sunday 20 September at 7pm at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, capping a playoff...
September 16, 2026
Salsa in Barbados: Three Free Nights a Week, and the Cruises
Salsa Barbados: three free weekly socials, three dance schools and the late-September cooler-cruise circuit out of Bridgetown, with prices in...
September 16, 2026
Candlelight Montevideo: The Season, the Prices and the Missing Vivaldi Date
Candlelight Montevideo rotates between three hotel ballrooms. Here is the full season with prices, the format rules, and why the...
September 16, 2026
Fiesta Criolla Sporting in Vina del Mar, Chile September 17-20: Official Fiestas Patrias Fonda, Entry US$8
Vina del Mar's official Fiestas Patrias fonda runs 17 to 20 September at Espacio Sporting. Entry is about US$8, with...
September 16, 2026
Standly Lima Concert on September 26: Chilean Reggaeton Star Plays ‘Vamo a Matar las Penas’
Chilean reggaeton artist Standly plays Lima on Saturday 26 September at around 10pm. Two listings name different venues, so check...
September 16, 2026
Annette Moreno Arequipa Concert on September 24: Tour Demente 2026 at Teatro Municipal
Annette Moreno Arequipa plays Teatro Municipal on September 24, 2026, around 7 p.m., with Teleticket prices from S/150 (about US$45)...
September 16, 2026