Mexico Signs Arizona Semiconductor Agreement in Phoenix
Ebrard signed a Mexico semiconductor agreement with Arizona State University in Phoenix, covering chip research, training and supply chains.
August 27, 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.
Mexico Aerospace Investment Halves as Exports Reach New Highs
Mexico aerospace investment fell 49.6% in 2025 to US$171.8 million, even as sector exports neared US$11 billion and plants kept...
August 27, 2026
Colombia’s Left Unveils a Shadow Cabinet to Track De la Espriella
Petro and Cepeda named a Colombia shadow cabinet of 13 ex-officials in Bogotá on August 26. It will track the...
August 27, 2026
Mexico’s State Power Firm Charts US$39.8 Billion Power Expansion Through 2030
Mexico's CFE development programme commits US$39.8 billion to 2030, lifting state capacity to 70.7 GW and adding 7,545 km of...
August 27, 2026
Colombia’s Restaurant Sector Asks for Urgent Post-Earthquake Lifeline
Colombia's restaurant trade wants tax suspension, payroll subsidies and soft credit after the August 10 earthquake. Here is what has...
August 27, 2026
King Charles to Make a State Visit to Guyana in October
Buckingham Palace has confirmed a royal visit to Guyana in late October. The King arrives as a foreign head of...
August 27, 2026
Haiti Loses Ground in Kenscoff as Gangs Hold Dozens Hostage
After the 23 August raid, state control in Kenscoff is thin: 2,647 people displaced, dozens still held, and a December...
August 27, 2026
Mexico’s Mining Chamber Presses Sheinbaum to Restart Concessions
Mexico mining concessions have been frozen since 2018. The mining chamber wants them back, citing US$11 billion of stalled projects...
August 27, 2026
Guyana and Suriname Race to Restore Suspended Corentyne Ferry
The Guyana Suriname ferry has been idle since 22 August 2026. Why Suriname halted the MV Canawaima, and how travelers...
August 27, 2026