Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City confirms tourist visa appointments (B1/B2 tourist and business) run normally, despite Washington's pause on...
August 28, 2026
Colombia Declares Tolima: What happened: President De la Espriella declared a public calamity over the Tolima fires, with more than...
August 28, 2026
Argentina Rolls Percent: What happened: Argentina s Treasury renewed 96 percent of the 12.6 trillion pesos (US$8.3 billion) falling due...
August 28, 2026
Peru Wants Special: What happened: Peru s cabinet approved a request for special legislative powers on security and state modernisation...
August 28, 2026
Quito closes its school vacation August 28-30, 2026: Maroon 5, Myke Towers and Yandel at FTC Live al Parque, Noches...
August 28, 2026
Argentina ’ Mass: What happened: Mass consumption in Argentina fell 3.7 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026.
August 28, 2026
Colombia ’ Housing: What happened: Colombia s housing minister spent three days in Santa Marta during the earthquake emergency, with...
August 28, 2026
Turrialba Volcano National Park and Guayabo National Monument reopened August 26, 2026, after heavy rains from Tropical Wave 33 forced...
August 28, 2026
Peru closed Inca Trail routes 1, 2 and 3 from August 26 to 30, 2026 for a technical safety inspection....
August 28, 2026