Peru Raises Dollar Loan Rate Cap Past 100%
Peru's central bank has lifted its dollar loan rate cap for consumers and small firms to 103.14% a year, the...
October 15, 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.
Chile Mine Avalanche Sparks Negligence Probe
A Chile mine avalanche that killed two contract workers at El Teniente is now under investigation as possible negligent homicide,...
October 15, 2026
Hurricane Trudy Gains Strength Off Mexico
Hurricane Trudy strengthened off Mexico on Thursday and could approach Manzanillo and the coast south of Puerto Vallarta as a...
October 15, 2026
Cuba Gets US Food Aid for 700 Families
A US food aid flight landed in Varadero, Cuba, on 14 October with food and hygiene kits for 700 families...
October 15, 2026
Paraguay Flood Near Iguazú Uproots Hundreds
The Paraguay flood on the Paraná River has forced about 185 families from their homes in Ciudad del Este and...
October 15, 2026
Costa Rica Opens Gang Prison for 5,100
Costa Rica has opened a US$37 million gang prison for 5,100 high-risk inmates, built on plans from El Salvador, with...
October 15, 2026
Ecuador Blackouts Hit Homes Despite Pledge
Ecuador blackouts hit homes in Quito and Guayaquil after the president promised no household cuts, with grid maintenance set for...
October 15, 2026
Honduras Busts Migrant Smuggling Ring
Honduran police broke up a migrant smuggling ring accused of taking people to the US border for an upfront fee...
October 15, 2026
Uruguay Lawmakers Seek Probe of Navy Deal
Uruguay's Parliament asked prosecutors on 14 October to probe a failed navy deal worth over US$89 million for two patrol...
October 15, 2026