Peru Installs Crime Commission on 18 October
Peru's prime minister installed a five-minister crime commission on Sunday 18 October to coordinate the fight against organised crime. See...
October 19, 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.
Peru Wildfires Kill 12 as El Niño Looms
Peru's civil defence chief says wildfires have killed 12 people, while the transport minister says the previous government knew El...
October 19, 2026
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Approval Slips to 69.1%
A MetricsMx phone poll puts Sheinbaum's approval at 69.1%, and 78.9% back rules that make platforms protect children online.
October 19, 2026
Mexico Says Trump Wants More US Gas 19 Oct
Sheinbaum confirmed on 19 October that Trump has raised US gas purchases in their calls, and denied he demanded Pemex...
October 19, 2026
US No. 2 Diplomat Tours Brazil’s Neighbours
US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau visits Paraguay and Argentina from 19 to 26 October, a trip that spans Brazil’s 25...
October 19, 2026
Lula Narrows Flávio’s Lead in 2 Brazil Polls
Two Brazil polls released on 19 October show Lula closing on Flávio Bolsonaro six days before the runoff, while a...
October 19, 2026
Mexico Says Fuel Pact Blocks US$6 Gasoline
President Sheinbaum says Mexico’s fuel pact and tax relief keep regular gasoline below US$6.14 a gallon, as French unrest over...
October 19, 2026
Mexico Poll Puts Morena at 46% for Midterms
A telephone poll of 800 adults gives Morena 46% for Mexico’s June 2027 midterms, with the PAN at 8% and...
October 19, 2026
Brazil Lists Runoff Polls Through 24 October
Brazil’s electoral court lists runoff polls from Datafolha, Quaest, Nexus and AtlasIntel for 20 to 24 October, with dates, samples...
October 19, 2026