Colombia Power Demand Jumps 6.49% as Savings Plan Charges Excess Use
Colombia power demand rose 6.49% in July amid blackout threats; a savings plan now charges excess use, and gas autonomy...
September 1, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Cúcuta Car Bomb Kills One at Police Station in Norte de Santander
A Cúcuta car bomb exploded outside the Los Patios police station in Norte de Santander, killing one civilian and wounding...
September 1, 2026
Mexico Foreign Investment Screening Bill Puts Security Chiefs at the Table as Textile Makers Accuse China
Mexico's bill lets security ministries vet foreign stakes above 49 percent in strategic sectors, as textile makers accuse China of...
September 1, 2026
Venezuela Oil Deal Names Betancourt as China Protests and Krugman Attacks Concession
NABEP, controlled by Alejandro Betancourt, is now Venezuela second-largest oil operator behind Chevron as China formally protests the loss of...
September 1, 2026
Colombia Budget of Truth Rattles Wall Street as 2027 Deficit Swells
Colombia's 'budget of truth' revealed a 9.4% of GDP deficit for 2027 and US$11 billion in extra financing needs, sinking...
September 1, 2026
Peru 2027 Budget: US$79 Billion Plan Bets on Outgrowing Latin America
Peru's 2027 budget bets on growth above the Latin American average, a US$40 billion project pipeline and a first tax...
September 1, 2026
Sheinbaum Second Report Economy: Mixed Verdict Behind the Record FDI Headline
Sheinbaum's second Informe touts record FDI, but new investment hit a 2014 low, Chinese capital a four-year low and Mexican...
September 1, 2026
Chile Imacec Sinks 1.5% in July as Mining Slump Hits Activity
Chile's Imacec fell 1.5% year-on-year in July 2026, the steepest setback in over three years, as mining sank 9.3% and...
September 1, 2026
Mexico Fuel Price Pact Runs to February 2027 as Diesel Cap Drops
Mexico's fuel price pact now runs to February 2027: regular gasoline stays under 24 pesos and the diesel reference drops...
September 1, 2026