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, 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.
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
Brazil Education and Healthcare Explained
Brazil services explained: the free SUS, private health plans, public and private schools, universities and what each costs foreigners in...
October 12, 2026
Tulum Flights and Airport Transfer Tips
Tulum flights from the US: who flies nonstop in 2026, fares from US$366, Cancún as the alternative, airport transfers and...
October 12, 2026
Nicaragua and Its Neighbours in Central America
The Nicaragua neighbourhood explained: borders set in court, Costa Rica and Honduras ties, US$5.24 billion in remittances and new US...
October 12, 2026
What to Do in Monterrey in October 2026: Book Fair and Tiësto
Things to do in Monterrey in October 2026: a free book fair, Pablo Alborán, Alejandro Sanz and Tiësto, plus pumpkin...
October 12, 2026
Jamaica and Its Neighbours in the Caribbean
The Jamaica neighbourhood explained: sea borders with Cuba and Colombia, Haiti security, CARICOM, US trade and the migrant deal.
October 12, 2026
Who Runs Dominican Republic’s Economy in 2026
Who runs the Dominican Republic economy in 2026: state firms, Banreservas, Popular and BHD, family groups, free zones, tourism, remittances...
October 12, 2026