Flávio Skips Band Debate as Lula Confirms
Flávio Bolsonaro said on 13 October he does not plan to attend Band's 18 October runoff debate; Lula confirmed. Dates,...
October 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.
Argentina’s 1.9% Inflation and Your Budget
Argentina's prices rose 1.9% in September and 33.4% in 12 months. Which costs rose most, and what it means for...
October 14, 2026
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Panama's schools reopen, Hurricane Simon nears Mazatlán, Argentina's inflation hits 1.9% and today's exchange rates for expats across Latin America.
October 14, 2026
Colombia Stocks Jump 1.54% as Peso Firms
Colombia’s COLCAP gained 1.54% to 2,570.29 on Tuesday 13 October, its first session after the holiday, as the dollar closed...
October 13, 2026
Argentina Stocks Gain 1.45% as Inflation Hits 1.9%
Argentina’s S&P Merval rose 1.45% to 2,869,151 on Tuesday 13 October as INDEC reported 1.9% September inflation and country risk...
October 13, 2026
Chile Stocks Slip 0.21% as Copec Falls 3.8%
Chile’s S&P IPSA slipped 0.21% to 11,020 on Tuesday 13 October as Copec fell 3.8% and the peso weakened about...
October 13, 2026
Mexico Stocks Gain 0.33% as Peso Slips
Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC rose 0.33% to 66,965.15 on Tuesday 13 October, a fourth straight gain, while the peso weakened about...
October 13, 2026
Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer After Surgery
Pope Leo XIV had lung cancer surgery in Rome on 13 October 2026; the Vatican reports no complications. No change...
October 13, 2026
Santiago Hailstorm Triggers Chile Red Alert
Chile declared a Red Alert for Santiago on 13 October 2026 as hail and storms hit. About 36,000 customers lost...
October 13, 2026