Chile Copper Production Fell 9.4% in July After Storms
Chile's copper output fell 9.4% year on year in July to 403,424 tonnes, INE said on 31 August, blaming bad...
September 2, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Paraguay Doctors Hand In Mass Resignations as Pay Talks Collapse
Paraguay doctors filed mass resignations over pay on 31 August; the union counts 196, the ministry 61, as the government...
September 1, 2026
Vaca Muerta Now Funds a Third of Neuquén Wages as Lithium Wins US$700 Million IDB Invest Backing
Vaca Muerta now pays 35.7 percent of Neuquén private wages, the province is Argentina third-largest exporter, and IDB Invest backs...
September 1, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Insurance Payouts Quadruple as Damage Estimate Doubles
Colombia earthquake insurers paid four times more in week three as claims hit 66,370; Netflix and the Voces por la...
September 1, 2026
Paraguay IMF Review: Growth Holds at 4.4%, Deficit Widens
The Paraguay IMF review projects 4.4% growth in 2026, a 3.5% deficit to clear arrears, a record-low risk premium and...
September 1, 2026
Argentina Farm Exports Hit US$2.75 Billion in August, Up 51 Percent on Corn Surge
Argentina farm exporters settled US.75 billion in August, up 51 percent year on year, driven by corn sales. The 2026...
September 1, 2026
‘El Wicho,’ Los Reyes Cartel Leader in Michoacán, Killed in Army Operation
El Wicho, second-in-command of the Cártel de Los Reyes in Michoacán, was killed in an Army operation on 31 August....
September 1, 2026
Guyana’s Housing Foundation Aid Nears GY$1 Billion (US$4.8 Million)
Guyana has disbursed close to GY$1 billion (US$4.8 million) in foundation assistance for house lot owners, tied to a 40,000-home...
September 1, 2026
Argentina Markets Close Worst August Since February as Merval Sinks and Country Risk Jumps
Argentina closed its worst market month since February: Merval down 7.8 percent, country risk up 19 percent to 512 points,...
September 1, 2026