Brazil Judge Suspends Lula Ad 15 Days Before Runoff
Brazil's electoral court chief suspended a Lula campaign ad attacking Flávio Bolsonaro and his running mate on Saturday, calling it...
October 11, 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.
Peru Declares Water Emergency in 707 Districts
Peru declared a 60-day emergency in 707 districts of 17 departments over an imminent water deficit, as US forecasters expect...
October 11, 2026
Mexico’s Pemex Says 2 Workers Hurt in Refinery Attack
Pemex says two workers were injured at the north gate of its Minatitlán refinery in Veracruz late on Saturday. Local...
October 11, 2026
Dominican Constitution Day Closures on 9 November 2026
The Dominican Republic moves its Constitution Day holiday from Friday, 6 November, to Monday, 9 November 2026. What US visitors...
October 11, 2026
Volaris Adds Four New US Routes From Mexico in December
Volaris starts nonstop flights to Washington Dulles, Atlanta, Chicago and Las Vegas from 1 December. Dates, days and entry tips...
October 11, 2026
Boxing Legend Wilfredo Gómez Dies at 69
Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gómez, Puerto Rican boxing legend and three-division world champion, has died aged 69, local outlets report.
October 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV to Have Lung Surgery This Week
Pope Leo XIV surgery to remove a lung nodule is set for the week of 12 October. The Vatican has...
October 11, 2026
Santiago Rent for Foreigners in 2026, US$422 to US$886
Santiago rents run 0.2 to 0.42 UF per m²: about US$422 to US$886 for 50 m². Which districts use UF...
October 11, 2026
Lima Rent for Foreigners in 2026 Averages US$979 a Month
Lima rents average US$979 a month, from US$462 to US$1,506 by district. What foreigners must show landlords and which clauses...
October 11, 2026