Colombia ICC Withdrawal: Reports Say Bogotá May Quit the War Crimes Court
Colombia ICC withdrawal reports came out of The Hague, not Bogotá. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and...
August 18, 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.
Mexico AI Servers Drive a US$82.9 Billion Export Surge as Car Exports Stall
Mexico AI servers pushed computer exports to US$82.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 172%, while car exports...
August 18, 2026
Colombia Earthquake: 400,000 Students Move to Online Classes
The Colombia earthquake has disrupted schooling for more than 400,000 pupils. A national disaster decree now runs to August 2027.
August 18, 2026
Argentina Opens 15 New Drilling Blocks in Vaca Muerta Shale
Neuquén province is auctioning 15 unconventional blocks in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale basin, with sealed bids opened on August 19,...
August 18, 2026
Colombia’s Law to Join the BRICS Bank Died in Congress Without a Single Debate
New Development Bank members still number ten. Colombia's accession bill was archived in Congress, and Uruguay has been in the...
August 18, 2026
Milei Widens Argentina F-16 Secrecy to Parts Sent Abroad
Milei signed Decree 735/2026, widening Argentina F-16 secrecy to parts, engines and weapons flown abroad for repair. Here is what...
August 18, 2026
Five Weekend Trips Out of Mexico City for Late Summer 2026
Five short trips from Mexico City for late summer, with distances, rain and altitude notes, and the US travel advisory...
August 18, 2026
Mexico Beyond the Resorts: 2026 Guide to Quieter Towns
Discover Mexico's quieter towns for 2026, from Pueblos Magicos to hidden beaches, with state-by-state safety levels and travel tips.
August 18, 2026
Costa Rica Safety for Retirees: What the Numbers Show
Costa Rica is marketed as a safe retirement choice. Here is what the homicide data, the peace index and the...
August 18, 2026