Ecuador Intelligence Chief Dies in Kenya Helicopter Crash
Ecuador intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, 44, died with his wife and five Americans when a charter helicopter crashed in Samburu,...
August 20, 2026Section
Latin America News in English
Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Brazil’s 12% Mortgage Rate Cap Is Suddenly Up for Discussion
A Banco Central director says Brazil's 12 percent mortgage rate cap could become a challenge. The new housing finance model...
August 20, 2026
Rumo Rail Sale Enters Final Phase With Four Names in the Race
The Rumo sale has reached its final phase, with Grupo México, Bunge, Cofco and Inpasa named as interested parties. Binding...
August 20, 2026
Vale Puts ABB Robotics Into More Iron Ore Plants After Big Gains
Vale and ABB have expanded their partnership to put automation and AI into Brazilian iron ore plants. One upgraded site...
August 20, 2026
Vale Wants Porto Sudeste Without Paying Cash for It
Vale wants into Porto Sudeste without spending cash, using a long-term take-or-pay contract instead. Rival bids value the port near...
August 20, 2026
Essity Buys Brazil’s Carefree and Sempre Livre for US$284 Million
Essity is paying US$284 million for Kenvue's Brazilian feminine care brands, including Carefree and Sempre Livre. Closing is set for...
August 20, 2026
Argentina Approves a US$6.4 Billion Vaca Muerta Project in a Single Day of Deals
Argentina approved a US$6.4 billion Vaca Muerta RIGI project for Tecpetrol on 19 August, the same day San Juan ratified...
August 20, 2026
A Critically Endangered Frog Just Stopped a Chile-Argentina Power Line
A Chile Argentina power line was rejected by Maule environmental regulators over a critically endangered frog, after a Leonardo DiCaprio...
August 20, 2026
Kast Needs His Own Side to Pass His Security Reform. It Is Not Cooperating
The Kast security reform has split the Chilean right. Libertarian allies warn of a less democratic system while RN deputies...
August 20, 2026