Colombia’s Power and Water After the Quake: What to Expect at Home
As of 13 August 2026, Colombia's power and water sit on two clocks: the lights are nearly all back, but...
August 13, 2026Section
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Air Canada Adds a Weekly Guatemala City–Toronto Flight from December 2026
Air Canada will fly Guatemala City to Toronto weekly and year-round from December 2026, adding a second Canadian gateway for...
August 13, 2026
Colombia Airports After the Quake: What’s Open and What’s Closed
As of 13 August 2026, western Colombia airports keep shifting after the quake: Pereira, Cartago and Popayan stay closed while...
August 13, 2026
Migración Colombia Pauses In-Person Service in Seven Cities: What Expats Should Do
As of 13 August 2026, Migración Colombia has paused in-person service in seven quake-hit cities. See which services are down...
August 13, 2026
The Cristo Redentor Pass Between Mendoza and Santiago Is Still Closed to Cars as of 13 August 2026
The Cristo Redentor pass between Mendoza and Santiago stays closed to vehicles as of 13 August 2026, with reopening only...
August 13, 2026
Mexico Hits Record World Cup Tourism Windfall in 2026
Mexico earned a record US$18.78 billion from tourism in the first half of 2026, and the 2026 World Cup helped...
August 13, 2026
If the Earthquake Left Your Colombia Home Unsafe, You Can End the Lease Without Penalty
If an earthquake left your rented home in Colombia unsafe, the law lets you end the lease with no penalty....
August 13, 2026
Brazil’s Congress Clears Fuel Tax Cut on Petrol, Diesel and Flights; It Now Goes to Lula
Brazil's Congress cleared a fuel tax cut on petrol, diesel, ethanol and jet fuel for 2026. It awaits Lula's signature,...
August 13, 2026
Argentina’s Blue Dollar Gap Has Nearly Vanished: What Expats Should Do Now
Argentina's blue dollar and official rate have nearly converged as of 13 August 2026, so expats can drop the old...
August 13, 2026
Colombia Income Tax: Quake-Hit Departments Get an Extra Two Months to File
A draft decree would move the Colombia income tax deadline for residents in six quake-hit departments from August to late...
August 13, 2026
Panama Transfer Tax Could Fall on New Homes, Cutting Costs for Foreign Buyers
The Panama transfer tax on new homes could fall: a proposed bill would exempt the first US$120,000 of value on...
August 13, 2026
Bolivia Dollar Withdrawals Reach US$5,000 From Friday 14 August
Bolivia dollar withdrawals reach US$5,000 from Friday, 14 August 2026, as stage two lets savers holding US$3,001 to US$5,000 collect...
August 13, 2026
Paraguay Residency, the Cheap South American Route, Just Changed Its Rules
Paraguay residency changed under Resolución DNM 407/2026, in force since 6 July 2026: one solvency test, documented income, and a...
August 13, 2026
What a SAT Invoice Really Needs, and Why Clients Can’t Demand Your Constancia
A SAT invoice in Mexico needs only your RFC, name, postal code and tax regime — not your full Constancia...
August 13, 2026
Chile Tax Reform Clears Congress With a VAT Break for New-Home Buyers
The Chile tax reform has cleared Congress, cutting company tax toward 23% and giving new-home buyers a 12-month break from...
August 13, 2026
Avianca’s Earthquake Flexibility Waiver for Western Colombia Ends Sunday, 16 August 2026
Avianca lets travellers to or from Pereira, Armenia, Cali and Quibdó change or refund flights with no penalty through Sunday,...
August 13, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight — August 13, 2026
Rio de Janeiro nightlife tonight, Thursday August 13, 2026: samba in Lapa at Rio Scenarium and Carioca da Gema, plus...
August 13, 2026
São Paulo Nightlife Tonight — August 13, 2026
São Paulo nightlife tonight, Thursday August 13, 2026: jazz at JazzB, the SPIM festival, Karol Conká at Sesc Pompeia and...
August 13, 2026
A Margaritaville Resort Is Coming to Roatán in 2027
A Margaritaville Roatán resort — about 170 all-inclusive rooms in Turtling Bay, developed by Karisma — is set to open...
August 13, 2026
Latin America Sports Daily for Thursday, August 13, 2026
World Cup: Copa Libertadores playoffs live: Fluminense at 19:00, Estudiantes lead 1–0, plus Athletico 4–1 Botafogo in Brazil's Serie A...
August 13, 2026