Brazil Voter Arrests Ban Starts 20 October
Brazil voter arrests are barred from 20 October, five days before the 25 October runoff, with three exceptions, the electoral...
October 20, 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.
China Limits Brazil Poultry Ban to 14 Plants
China will suspend Brazilian poultry meat from Santa Catarina only, covering 14 plants, while Mexico has halted poultry products from...
October 20, 2026
Puerto Rico New Fortress Claim Hits US$100M
Puerto Rico raised its New Fortress claim to about US$100 million for diesel burned when gas was not delivered, and...
October 20, 2026
Chile Fines Michael Clark US$840,000
Chile fines Michael Clark about US$840,000 for taking control of Azul Azul without a tender offer, the CMF said on...
October 20, 2026
Chile Pension Sanctions Case Targets 7 AFPs
Chile's pension regulator opened sanction proceedings against all seven AFPs on 20 October over losses in Funds D and E,...
October 20, 2026
Cuban Green Card Approvals Fall to 139
Cuban green card approvals under the Cuban Adjustment Act fell to 139 in April to June 2026 with 447 denials,...
October 20, 2026
Milei Accuses Lula of Machismo on 20 October
Milei accuses Lula of machismo and hopes he will not steal the election, five days before Brazil's 25 October runoff....
October 20, 2026
Data Ranking Poll Has Lula Up 50.4% to 49.6%
A new Data Ranking poll puts Lula at 50.4% and Flávio Bolsonaro at 49.6% of valid votes, a statistical tie...
October 20, 2026
Volkswagen Puebla Strike Looms on 22 October
Volkswagen Puebla strike notice ends at 11:00 on 22 October after workers rejected a 13.16% pay deal; half the plant's...
October 20, 2026