IMF Cuts Belize Growth Forecast to 1.9%
The IMF cut its Belize growth forecast to 1.9% for 2026, down from 2.6% in 2025, a slowdown that matters...
October 21, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Trinidad Recession Denied by Prime Minister
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 Water Utility Seeks 51% Tariff Rise
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
Belize Gets First Direct Flight From Europe
Belize signed for its first direct flight from Europe, with Discover Airlines flying Frankfurt to Belize City from 16 December...
October 21, 2026
Trinidad Power Workers Get Back Pay 15 Dec
Trinidad and Tobago will pay about US$2.2 million in overdue overtime allowances to state power workers in two instalments, starting...
October 21, 2026
América Móvil Profit Up 7% to US$1.3 Billion
América Móvil posted third-quarter net income of US$1.32 billion, up 7%, on revenue of US$13.6 billion, but fell short of...
October 21, 2026
Suriname Gold Expansion Seeks 3,600 Workers
The Suriname gold expansion planned by the state oil company and miner Zijin Rosebel needs about 3,600 new workers, they...
October 21, 2026
Suriname Seeks More US Investment in Oil
Suriname asked Washington on 15 October for more US investment in oil, agriculture and infrastructure, but no contracts or amounts...
October 21, 2026
Bolivia Probes Paz Family Threats on 20 Oct
Bolivia filed a criminal complaint on 20 Oct over threats to President Rodrigo Paz's family, which he links to the...
October 21, 2026