Analysts Say Mexico’s World Cup Economic Boost Will Be Modest
Analysts say the 2026 World Cup will give Mexico only a modest economic boost, near 0.1% to 0.5% of GDP,...
August 14, 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.
Cemex Wins Nearly US$38 Million From the UK Over an HS2 Land Taking
Cemex has won about £29.9 million (roughly US$38 million) plus interest from the UK government for the HS2 compulsory purchase...
August 14, 2026
Globant Cuts Its 2026 Guidance as AI Fears Hit IT Demand
Globant cut its full-year 2026 revenue guidance on August 13, sending shares down about 14% as AI fears and soft...
August 14, 2026
Chile’s Sports Minister Natalia Duco Resigns Over Official Car Row
Natalia Duco, Chile's Minister of Sport and former Olympic shot putter, has resigned over an official-car row, and President Jose...
August 14, 2026
Lithium Argentina Generates US$141 Million in Q2 Cash Flow
Lithium Argentina posted US$141 million of Q2 2026 free cash flow at its Jujuy salt flat, yet reported net income...
August 14, 2026
Peru Clears Abra Group’s SKY Airline Takeover, With Conditions
Peru's Indecopi has approved Abra Group's takeover of SKY Airline with conditions, the last regulatory sign-off the airline deal needed...
August 14, 2026
Argentina Opens Dollar Lending as Investors Pick Provinces
Argentina now lets banks lend US dollars to any company in a 'chau colchón' push, while investors favor provincial bonds...
August 14, 2026
Bolivia’s Foreign Debt Tops US$14.2 Billion
Bolivia's foreign debt hit US$14,238.5 million in July 2026 as President Paz touts a US$204M Amazon power plan and US$55...
August 14, 2026
Grupo SURA Posts a Record First Half in Colombia
Grupo SURA record first half: the Colombian group earned COP 1.7 trillion (~US$541M), up 37.7%, as Isagen and Enel Colombia...
August 14, 2026