Peru Court Archives Criminal-Association Charge Against Nadine Heredia
A Peruvian court archived the criminal-association charge against Nadine Heredia in the Gasoducto Sur Peruano case, though a collusion charge...
August 14, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Egypt Opens Its Market to Peruvian Blueberries
Egypt has opened its market to Peruvian blueberries, now the 76th destination for a sector chasing buyers beyond a tariff-heavy...
August 14, 2026
Peru Names César Luna-Victoria as SUNAT’s New Chief
Peru's SUNAT tax authority has a new chief: César Luna-Victoria León, a veteran tax lawyer and former Fujimori-era minister, took...
August 14, 2026
Panama Canal Traffic Rises as Cargo Tonnage Climbs 7%
Panama Canal traffic is recovering after the drought, with cargo tonnage up about 7% and transits up about 5% in...
August 14, 2026
Peru’s Fugitive Peru Libre Leader Vladimir Cerrón Resurfaces in Public
Vladimir Cerrón, the fugitive founder of Peru's left-wing Peru Libre party, resurfaced in public on 13 August 2026 after nearly...
August 14, 2026
Peñoles Buys Back the 12-Contract Silver Deal With Fresnillo
Peñoles has bought back the Silverstream Contract, a series of 12 agreements, from Fresnillo for US$40 million, ending an 18-year...
August 14, 2026
Colombia’s De la Espriella Meets Attorney General Luz Adriana Camargo
De la Espriella, Colombia's new president, met Attorney General Luz Adriana Camargo in Bogota on 13 August 2026 to set...
August 14, 2026
Colombia Treats Freight Transport as a High-Risk Activity: What Drivers Get
Freight transport is a high-risk activity in Colombia, a status that lifts drivers' accident-insurance premiums and safety duties more than...
August 14, 2026
Walmex Split: Sam’s Club Grows as Bodega Aurrera Loses Ground
Walmex is splitting in two: its Sam's Club clubs keep growing while its Bodega Aurrera discount stores lose traffic, showing...
August 14, 2026