Car Bomb Hits Colombia Highway Toll, 3 Hurt
A car bomb near the El Bordo toll plaza in Cauca, Colombia, wounded at least three civilians and closed the...
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.
What to Do in Mexico City in October 2026: Day of the Dead and Formula 1
Mexico City in October 2026: the Alebrijes parade on 17 October, the Catrinas on 25 October, Formula 1 from 30...
October 12, 2026
Argentina SIM Cards for Foreigners Need a Passport
Foreigners need a valid passport and a declared stay to register an Argentina SIM. Claro, Movistar and Personal compared, plus...
October 12, 2026
LatAm and Africa Prediction Markets, Week of 12 Oct
Polymarket odds that Trump endorses Flávio Bolsonaro fell from 54.5% to 21.5% in a week; South Africa, Mexico and Ethiopia...
October 12, 2026
São Paulo Nightlife Tonight: Mr. Dan, Os Cabides
São Paulo nightlife for Monday, 12 October 2026: pagode at Bar Templo, indie rock in Pinheiros, a forró party and...
October 12, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight: Pedra do Sal, Samba do Trabalhador
Rio de Janeiro nightlife for Monday, 12 October 2026: the free Pedra do Sal samba roda, the Samba do Trabalhador...
October 12, 2026
Bolivia Morales Backers Plan La Paz March
Supporters of Evo Morales will march on La Paz from Tuesday 13 October, defying a ban on blockades. Police are...
October 12, 2026
Peru Says US, China Eye US$800 Million Port
Arequipa's governor says US, Chinese, Indian and Dutch groups want in on Peru's planned Corío port, priced at more than...
October 12, 2026
Peru Starts 119 Recounts in Lima Mayor Race
Peru's electoral courts start 119 vote recounts on 12 October as the Lima mayor race stays within one point and...
October 12, 2026