Brazil Lets Flávio Bolsonaro Visit Father
Brazil's Supreme Court let Flávio Bolsonaro visit his father, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, again on Monday but banned any campaign use.
October 12, 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.
Santa Marta Police Chief Fired, 41 Escaped
Colombia's president removed Santa Marta's police commander on 12 October after 41 detainees escaped a holding centre; Colonel Jimmy Belalcázar...
October 12, 2026
Mexico Industrial Output Up 3.5% in August
Mexico industrial output rose 3.5% from a year earlier in August, beating a 2.6% forecast, as factories grew and mining...
October 12, 2026
Fer De Lance Snake Facts and Safety Tips
The fer de lance causes most Central American snakebites. Learn to spot it, avoid it on Costa Rica trails and...
October 12, 2026
Mexico Arrests Mara 18 Leader “El Cabra”
Mexican authorities arrested “El Cabra”, a presumed Mara 18 leader, in Villahermosa, Tabasco. El Salvador wants him over at least...
October 12, 2026
Barbados Neighbours, Sea Borders and Venezuela
The Barbados neighbourhood explained: sea borders, the flying fish ruling, CARICOM free movement, Venezuela ties and US$649 million in US...
October 12, 2026
Costa Rican People, Pura Vida, Tipping and Customs
Costa Rican people explained for US visitors: pura vida, mae and tuanis, usted, tico time, the 10% service charge and...
October 12, 2026
Venezuela Politics 2026, Who Holds Power After Maduro
Venezuela politics in 2026: who holds power after Maduro's capture, from Delcy Rodríguez and the generals to the opposition and...
October 12, 2026
Foreign Powers and Investors in Colombia 2026
Colombia foreign ties in 2026: the US leads with US$3.4 billion of investment, plus Spain, China, the IMF, the UN...
October 12, 2026