US Notes Drug Claims Against Petro’s Ex-Wife
The US State Department says it is aware of claims that Petro's ex-wife flew drugs to Venezuela and came back...
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.
Brazil Probes Meta and X Election Takedowns
Brazil's federal prosecutors gave Meta and X five days to explain account bans and deleted political posts, with the 25...
October 15, 2026
Mexican Drug Lord Caro Quintero Weighs Plea
Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero is still in plea talks with US prosecutors, a Brooklyn court heard on 14...
October 15, 2026
Mexico Ends Case Against Ex-Migration Chief
A federal judge closed the case against Mexico's former migration chief over the 2023 Ciudad Juárez fire that killed 40...
October 15, 2026
Milei Calls Lula a Dictator in Washington
Milei called Lula a dictator at a Washington gala on 14 October and said Flávio Bolsonaro would beat him in...
October 15, 2026
Brazil Clears Visa, Mastercard Stablecoin
Brazil's competition authority cleared the Visa, Mastercard stablecoin venture with Coinbase, Stripe and Shopify on 14 October, with no conditions.
October 15, 2026
US Denies Sending 600 Troops to Panama
The US Embassy denies sending 600 troops to Panama and says 120 soldiers from Fort Drum are on a two-week...
October 15, 2026
Brazil Senate Passes 5-Day Week, 75 to 1
Brazil's Senate passed the amendment ending the 6x1 work week 75 to 1 on 14 October, adding a second paid...
October 15, 2026
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Thursday, October 15, 2026
Hurricane Simón near Mazatlán, Panama's schools reopen, Colombia's 16-day visa deadline and today's exchange rates for expats across Latin America.
October 15, 2026