Brazil Decree 13,136 Targets Prison Phones
Brazil published a decree on 13 October creating a national programme to block prison cell phones, 12 days before its...
October 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.
Brazil’s Flávio Backs Ending 6X1 Work Week
Flávio Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he will vote to end Brazil's 6x1 work week, reversing months of criticism before a...
October 13, 2026
Peru Detains 4 in Medelius Murder Case
Peruvian prosecutors detained four suspects, including an alleged gang leader, over the 2025 Medelius murder tied to a land grab...
October 13, 2026
Brazil Poll Gives Flávio 51.8% Over Lula
A Futura poll released Tuesday gives Flávio Bolsonaro 51.8% of valid votes against 48.2% for Lula before Brazil's 25 October...
October 13, 2026
Cartagena Music Festival Runs 9 to 17 January 2027
Cartagena Music Festival 2027 runs 9 to 17 January with the English Chamber Orchestra. Tickets, venues, free events and tips...
October 13, 2026
Ironman Cozumel 2026 Triathlon Guide
Ironman Cozumel 2026 is on Sunday 22 November in Mexico. Entry costs US$799 and age groupers start at 7:10 a.m....
October 13, 2026
JetBlue Cali Flights From Fort Lauderdale Start 15 October
JetBlue Cali flights from Fort Lauderdale are due to start on Thursday 15 October 2026. Here is what US travelers...
October 13, 2026
Karol G Santiago Concerts Run 28 to 31 January 2027
The Karol G Santiago run at the Estadio Nacional is 28 to 31 January 2027. Three nights are sold out,...
October 13, 2026
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Costa Rica Concert on 19 November
The Fabulosos Cadillacs Costa Rica concert is on Thursday 19 November 2026 at Parque Viva in Alajuela. Tickets start at...
October 13, 2026