Brazil Top Court Voids Farm Pension Levy
Brazil's Supreme Court struck down a farm pension levy for years before 2018 by six votes to five, a ruling...
October 16, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Peru Gold Miner Cuts New Mine Forecast
Peru gold miner Buenaventura cut its 2026 forecast for the San Gabriel mine to 15,000 to 20,000 ounces on 15...
October 16, 2026
San Carlos Costa Rica Economy and Agriculture Explained
San Carlos supplied 71% of northern Costa Rica's exports in 2023, led by pineapple. Here is why the 15 October...
October 16, 2026
Brazil Set to Enact Five-Day Work Week
Brazil's Congress will promulgate the five-day work week on Friday 16 October, ending the six-day schedule and cutting the week...
October 16, 2026
Brazil Security PEC Explained: Criminal Age Impasse
Brazil security PEC explained: what the Senate amendment changes and why the criminal age split the PT and the PL...
October 16, 2026
Los Tres Brazos and Capotillo: Santo Domingo Explained
Los Tres Brazos and Capotillo explained: where the two Santo Domingo areas lie, how they are governed and what sourced...
October 16, 2026
Quintana Roo Extortion Arrest Explained: What We Know
What the Quintana Roo extortion arrest of a Puerto Aventuras mayor involves: Mexico's 2025 national extortion law and the official...
October 16, 2026
Carlos Ortega TSJ Bolivia: Career and Judicial Record
Carlos Ortega TSJ Bolivia profile: the Camargo-born criminal-law professor elected court president takes office 4 January 2027. Career, votes, gaps.
October 16, 2026
Brazil Orders Meta AI to Treat Rivals Alike
Brazil orders Meta AI and its platforms to treat Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally after a complaint over Lula images,...
October 16, 2026