Jamaica Shields US$23M From Fuel Price Rises
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz said on 14 October that Jamaica has shielded consumers from more than US$23 million in potential...
October 15, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Argentine Police Clash With University March
Buenos Aires university march police clash: tear gas and water cannons hit the Marcha Federal Universitaria at Congress; 7 injured.
October 15, 2026
Dominican Winter Flights Add 88,000 Seats
Dominican winter flights add 88,000 seats to about 1.9 million, with JetBlue, American and Arajet growing US routes, the airport...
October 15, 2026
Ecopetrol Seeks Grid Firm ISA Board Overhaul
ISA says Ecopetrol sent a draft letting shareholders replace its whole board and easing CEO selection; shareholders vote on 28...
October 15, 2026
El Salvador Delays Jesuit Trial to 5 April
A San Salvador court postponed the 1989 Jesuit massacre trial to 5 April 2027; one accused, a colonel the US...
October 15, 2026
Ecuador Inflation Hits 1.34% in September
Ecuador's inflation rose to 1.34% in September, its first annual rise since June. See the US$833.82 family basket and what...
October 15, 2026
Costa Rica Names 9 Narcoterrorist Groups
Costa Rica's president named nine narcoterrorist groups on 14 October, six Mexican cartels already on the US terror list. No...
October 15, 2026
Honduras Seeks US$120M in Final IMF Review
Honduras opens its sixth and final IMF review next week, with about US$120 million at stake from a US$847 million...
October 15, 2026
Panama Detects 34 Malaria Cases in Capital
Panama confirmed 34 malaria cases among informal workers near Merca Panamá in Panama City on 14 October. See what US...
October 15, 2026