Colombia Military Operations Killed 62 Minors Under Petro, Forensic Institute Says
Medicina Legal says 62 minors died in Colombia military operations under Petro, versus 42 under Duque, as three children were...
August 31, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Venezuela: Air Europa and Iberia Resume Flights to Caracas From September
Air Europa resumes flights to Caracas on 1 September and Iberia on 3 September, restoring the Madrid link suspended after...
August 31, 2026
Chile: Kast Refuses to Withdraw Security Reform, Cuts Ties With ‘King of the Trolls’
Chile security reform stays: Kast calls the state of exception non-negotiable, distances himself from 'troll king' Cerimedo, and bond markets...
August 31, 2026
Colombia’s Peso Breaks 3,200 as 2027 Deficit Is Seen Worse Than the Pandemic
Colombia 2027 budget warnings escalate: the peso fixed at 3,202.79 per dollar and XP Investments sees a 9.4% of GDP...
August 31, 2026
Colombia Rewrites the Ecopetrol Statutes to Clear Six New Board Seats
The Ecopetrol statutes rewrite before the 15 September assembly removes the rule protecting sitting directors and clears six government board...
August 31, 2026
Argentina Pay Rise: Armed Forces, Police and Civil Servants
Argentina pay rise for the armed forces, security forces and civil servants: four monthly steps through December 2026 plus a...
August 31, 2026
Peru Could Double Mining Investment to US$10 Billion a Year, Analysts Say
Analysts say Peru mining investment could double to US$10 billion a year if new legislative powers unlock stalled projects and...
August 31, 2026
Hilton LXR Costa Rica Debut: Maravé Manuel Antonio Resort to Open in 2029
Hilton LXR Costa Rica debut: Maravé Manuel Antonio brings 173 rooms and branded residences to a 40-acre Pacific estate, opening...
August 31, 2026
Mexico’s Split From China Is Now Measurable: Imports Down 28%
Mexico China tariffs are working: imports of tariffed Chinese goods fell 28.4% in early 2026, and Chinese nearshoring investment has...
August 31, 2026