Rondônia Drug Flights Flagged on 20 October
Rondônia drug flights are rising near the Bolivian border, a local columnist says; court and prosecutor records show strips and...
October 20, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Chile Copper Theft Probe Nets 59 Arrests
Chile's police arrested 59 people on 20 October in a probe of copper theft from Codelco contractors and power cables,...
October 20, 2026
Smart Sampa Leak Exposes 58,000 Cameras
A Smart Sampa leak opened access to 58,000 São Paulo cameras for 11 months, UOL found. The city blames one...
October 20, 2026
Uruguay Inflation Seen at 5.4% by Year End
Cinve now expects Uruguay inflation of 5.4% in December, up from 4.8%, and above the central bank's 4.5% target until...
October 20, 2026
El Salvador Exports Seen Up 7% This Year
El Salvador's goods exports are forecast to grow 7% in 2026 to US$5.94 billion, far below the 20% regional pace,...
October 20, 2026
Lula Vows Free Weekend Transit, Debt Relief
Lula says on 20 October he will send a free weekend transport amendment to Congress and sign debt relief for...
October 20, 2026
DEA Cites Graft in 1985 Camarena Murder
DEA Administrator Terrance Cole said agent Enrique Camarena was killed in Mexico under corrupt officials, days before Red Ribbon Week...
October 20, 2026
Novo Party Asks Court to Remove Lula Ticket
Brazil's Novo party asks the electoral court to remove President Lula and Alckmin, citing 35 benefit measures issued in 2026.
October 20, 2026
Dominican Republic Seizes Ton of Cocaine
Dominican forces seized over a tonne of cocaine off Pedernales and arrested 3 Colombians, with US agencies helping, the DNCD...
October 20, 2026