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, 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.
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
Mexico Exports to Jump 26%, UN Body Says
Mexico exports are forecast to jump 26% to about US$835 billion this year, second only to Peru, the UN regional...
October 16, 2026
Colombia City Offers Celsia Stake for Dam
Cali's city utility offers its Celsia stake for the Salvajina hydroelectric dam, a swap that needs approval from the city...
October 16, 2026
Honduras Ex-President Returns From Mexico
Honduras ex-president Manuel Zelaya is back from Mexico after heart care, says he is not cured, and plans to resume...
October 16, 2026
Paraguay Payment System Stalls Transfers
The Paraguay payment system run by the central bank had technical problems on Thursday 15 October, stalling transfers before service...
October 16, 2026