Honduras Floods Hit 1,741 in Sula Valley
Honduras floods have affected 378 families, or 1,741 people, in the Sula Valley, Copeco said on 20 October, and a...
October 21, 2026Section
Latin America News in English
Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Panama Telethon Aims at Quake Homes Oct 24
A Panama telethon on 24 October will raise money for homes lost in the 9 October earthquake, with the state...
October 21, 2026
Paraguay Votes to Ban Marriage Under 18
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies voted 23 to 15 on 20 October 2026 to ban marriage under 18 with no exceptions,...
October 21, 2026
Uruguay Teen Found in Argentina After 2 Days
A 15-year-old missing from Paysandú was found in Campana, Argentina, and a man, 37, is held in a trafficking case,...
October 21, 2026
Costa Rica Panel OKs US$17.6M University Cut
Costa Rica's budget committee passed the 2027 budget 6 to 5 on 20 October 2026 with a US$17.6 million university...
October 21, 2026
Piura Floods on 20 October as El Niño Hits
Piura floods hit northern Peru on 20 October as El Niño rains swamped streets and homes, while the US plans...
October 21, 2026
ANP Delays Gas Release Hearing to Nov. 19
Brazil's regulator ANP moved its Gas Release hearing on Petrobras gas auctions from 21 October to 19 November 2026; Petrobras...
October 21, 2026
Brazil Oil Exports Top Soy at US$43 Billion
Brazil oil exports reached US$43.01 billion from January to September, edging past soybeans, as the oil trade surplus hit a...
October 21, 2026
Brazil Rector Dies at Taliesin West Oct 16
A Brazilian university rector died on 16 October when wind blew roofing material onto him at Taliesin West in Arizona,...
October 21, 2026