Dominican Republic Joins US Caribbean Talks
The US announced about US$340 million for Caribbean security, undersea cables and health, with the Dominican Republic at the table...
October 16, 2026Section
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Peru Warns Pope Leo Visit Dates May Shift
Peru says Pope Leo XIV's recovery from lung surgery will take longer, so his 11 to 16 November Peru visit...
October 16, 2026
Lula Rejects US Terror Label on Brazil Gangs
Lula says the PCC and Comando Vermelho are not terrorists as Washington defines them, and offers Trump a joint plan,...
October 16, 2026
Colombia Power Rationing Risk Is Rising
Colombia could face power rationing in March and April 2027, grid operator XM warns, as El Niño leaves reservoir inflows...
October 16, 2026
Chile Electricity Bills Set to Fall 4.3%
Chile electricity bills will fall an average 4.3% from January 2027, the government says, though three southern regions face increases.
October 16, 2026
Colombia Grenade Attack Wounds 5 Police
Colombia grenade attack in Cali: a man threw a grenade at a police patrol on Thursday night, wounding five officers,...
October 16, 2026
Mexico Cuts Vaquita Porpoise Net Ban by 86%
Mexico cuts the vaquita porpoise net ban zone by 86% in the Upper Gulf of California, a rule in force...
October 16, 2026
Pemex Rating Cut Follows Mexico’s Downgrade
The Pemex rating cut by HR Ratings, from BBB+ to BBB with a stable outlook, follows Mexico's sovereign downgrade and...
October 16, 2026
Brazil Retailer Settlement Pays Fired Staff
The Brazil retailer settlement ends a labor court case: Casas Bahia will pay about US$1,480 to each of 4,300 workers...
October 16, 2026