
Brazilian Motor Maker’s Profit Rises 0.9%
WEG, Brazil's electric motor giant, posted Q3 profit of US$332 million, up 0.9%, as record foreign sales offset copper and...
October 21, 2026Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.

WEG, Brazil's electric motor giant, posted Q3 profit of US$332 million, up 0.9%, as record foreign sales offset copper and...
October 21, 2026
American Airlines exercised all its warrants in Azul, raising the Brazilian carrier’s capital by about US$102 million and giving it...
October 21, 2026
Black Friday in Latin America 2026 falls on 27 November, after Mexico's Buen Fin on 13-17 November. US shoppers get...
October 21, 2026
São Paulo nightlife for Wednesday, 21 October 2026: samba at Casa de Francisca, the Blue Note showcase and Cuban music...
October 21, 2026
Rio nightlife for Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Escafandristas sing Chico Buarque, a divas tribute and live samba in Lapa, with...
October 21, 2026
The Belize credit upgrade to B3 gave the prime minister a stronger hand with the IMF, World Bank and regional...
October 21, 2026
The IMF cut its Belize growth forecast to 1.9% for 2026, down from 2.6% in 2025, a slowdown that matters...
October 21, 2026
Trinidad recession claims are rejected by the prime minister, who cites IMF growth of 0.8% in 2026 and defends sales...
October 21, 2026
Jamaica's water utility NWC asked the regulator for a 51% tariff rise over five years, with unpaid bills near US$209...
October 21, 2026