Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight: Ira! at Circo Voador
Rio de Janeiro nightlife for Friday, 16 October 2026: Ira! at the Circo Voador, Rod Hanna at the Vivo Rio...
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.
Hurricane Trudy Hits Category 3 Off Mexico
Hurricane Trudy hit Category 3 with 120 mph winds off Mexico on 16 October and may peak near 145 mph...
October 16, 2026
Trump Says Cartels Govern Mexico Again
Trump said on 15 October that cartels govern Mexico and he told Sheinbaum so. See his 64% fentanyl claim, her...
October 16, 2026
Brazil Pays US$48M on Unpaid State Loans
Brazil's Treasury paid US$48 million on unpaid state loans in September, 97% for Rio Grande do Sul. See the 2026...
October 16, 2026
Brazil’s Rio Seeks Federal Troops for Runoff
Rio's electoral court asked for Army, Navy and Air Force troops to guard Brazil's 25 October runoff. See the 15...
October 16, 2026
What Happens Next in Bolivia’s US$127 Million Radar Case
Bolivia's radar case names 19 people, including four former ministers, over a possible US$127 million loss. No charge yet: see...
October 16, 2026
Who Picks Panama’s Next Local Funds Chief After Méndez
Roxana Méndez offered her post as head of Panama's decentralization agency. See who picks her successor and what US$296.4 million...
October 16, 2026
Peru Senate Panel Halts Crime Powers Vote
Peru's Senate panel suspended debate on President Fujimori's 90-day crime decree powers after four opposition parties walked out. See what...
October 16, 2026
Judge Has 72 to 144 Hours on Puerto Aventuras Mayor
A judge must rule within 72 hours, or 144 if the accused asks, on the Puerto Aventuras mayor held on...
October 16, 2026