IMF Trims Mexico Growth Forecast for Next Year to 1.8%
The IMF's Mexico growth forecast is 1.5% for 2026 and 1.8% for 2027, down from 1.9% in July, as exports...
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 Lula Ally Paulo Rocha Regrets 11 October Scuffle
Paulo Rocha, a Lula ally who runs Brazil's Amazon development agency, apologised after being accused of assaulting women at a...
October 13, 2026
Venezuela Court Frees Machado Ally Held Since 9 October
A court in Barinas freed Machado ally Marlon Maya, a lawyer, on 12 October after an arrest without a warrant....
October 13, 2026
Guatemala Comptroller Takes Office on 13 October
Élfego Castañón takes office as Guatemala comptroller on Tuesday, 13 October, after Washington urged a choice free of drug money.
October 13, 2026
Dominican Republic Seizes 46 Million Medical Products
Dominican authorities seized 46.9 million illegal medical products, from fake drugs to syringes, worth about US$8.7 million near the capital.
October 13, 2026
Colombia Asks UN to Drop Rural Reform by 31 October
Colombia asked the UN Security Council on 12 October to drop rural reform from its peace mission, whose mandate ends...
October 13, 2026
Peru Holds Nationwide Disaster Drill on 13 October
Peru holds a nationwide disaster drill at 8 p.m. on Tuesday 13 October, with sirens, phone alerts and evacuations the...
October 13, 2026
São Paulo Nightlife Tonight: Robbie Williams, Blue Note Shows
São Paulo nightlife for Tuesday, 13 October 2026: Robbie Williams at the Allianz Parque, two Blue Note SP shows, plus...
October 13, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight: Quiet Tuesday, Weekend Shows Ahead
Rio de Janeiro nightlife for Tuesday, 13 October 2026: a quiet night, a samba roda to check in Gamboa and...
October 13, 2026