The Cristo Redentor Pass Between Mendoza and Santiago Is Still Closed to Cars as of 13 August 2026
The Cristo Redentor pass between Mendoza and Santiago stays closed to vehicles as of 13 August 2026, with reopening only...
August 13, 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.
Mexico Data Centers vs. Power Grid: The T-MEC Bottleneck
Mexico's data centers power grid clash is capping the digital boom: US$82.5bn planned, Querétaro maxed out, and a national network...
August 13, 2026
Mexico Hits Record World Cup Tourism Windfall in 2026
Mexico earned a record US$18.78 billion from tourism in the first half of 2026, and the 2026 World Cup helped...
August 13, 2026
Pemex and CFE Pension Costs Weigh on Mexico’s Budget
Pemex and CFE pension costs hit MX$2.1 trillion (~US$123 billion) in 2026, adding to Mexico's deficit and public debt. Here...
August 13, 2026
Bolivia’s Lara Files Complaint Against Minister Espinoza
Bolivia's vice president filed a Lara complaint against Espinoza, accusing the economy minister of ideological falsehood over an undervalued luxury...
August 13, 2026
Peru Makes Pope Leo XIV Visit a National Priority
Peru declared the Pope Leo XIV Peru visit a matter of national interest by supreme decree. Here are the dates,...
August 13, 2026
Chile Mining Strategy: Less Tax, Argentina Treaty
Chile's new mining strategy offers lower taxes and faster permits, and a reactivated Argentina treaty ties about US$20.7 billion in...
August 13, 2026
If the Earthquake Left Your Colombia Home Unsafe, You Can End the Lease Without Penalty
If an earthquake left your rented home in Colombia unsafe, the law lets you end the lease with no penalty....
August 13, 2026
Antofagasta H1 Profit Jumps 72%, Copper Target Cut
Antofagasta's H1 2026 profit jumped about 72% to nearly US$2 billion, yet it cut its 2026 copper target and its...
August 13, 2026