Mexico’s Foreign Direct Investment Climbs 10.4% as Nearshoring Holds Up
Mexico's foreign direct investment rose 10.4% to US$23.591 billion in Q1 2026 as nearshoring held up, while inflation eased to...
August 12, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Bolivia’s Currency Experiment: The Dollar Rate Slides Again
Bolivia's currency reform ended a 15-year fixed rate; weeks in, the managed official dollar rate has slid to Bs 11.77,...
August 12, 2026
Noboa Takes Ecuador’s Shopping List to China
Ecuador's President Noboa took a state visit to China with an agenda spanning trade, mining investment and financing, plus a...
August 12, 2026
Bolivia Pitches a New Investment Agency, With a Bet on AI
Bolivia's new Investment Law proposes a National Investment Agency to court capital, with officials pledging to prioritize artificial intelligence.
August 12, 2026
The ILO Warns El Niño Could Squeeze Jobs Across Latin America
The ILO warns El Niño in 2026-2027 could squeeze jobs and incomes across Latin America, hitting informal, rural and outdoor...
August 12, 2026
Boric Turns to Self-Criticism, Admitting Missteps in His First Cabinet
Chile's President Gabriel Boric admitted mistakes in his first cabinet and called the pension withdrawals a great error, in a...
August 12, 2026
Chile’s Top Court Takes Up Challenges to the Government’s Reconstruction Law
Chile's Constitutional Court admitted opposition challenges to the government's reconstruction law, targeting tax-stability and environmental provisions
August 12, 2026
Kast Unveils a 30-Measure Plan to Fight Organized Crime in Chile
Chile frontrunner José Antonio Kast unveiled ACOT, a 30-measure organized crime plan, from tougher prisons to a new asset-seizure agency.
August 12, 2026
Chile Green-Lights US$2.9 Billion in New Investment Projects in July
Chile approved 22 investment projects worth US$2,887 million in July, led by energy and mining, including a US$1,300 million Escondida...
August 12, 2026