Peru Mexico Relations Get a 16 Oct Roadmap
Peru Mexico relations gained a roadmap for dialogue, trade and investment after vice-ministerial talks in Mexico City on 16 October,...
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.
Ecuador Trade Surplus Falls 32% by August
Ecuador's trade surplus fell 32% to US$3.054 billion in January to August 2026 as imports rose 19% and exports 10%,...
October 19, 2026
Salta Lithium-Led Exports Top US$300 Million
Salta lithium exports led an inorganic chemicals category worth US$300.6 million in the first half, and China overtook the United...
October 19, 2026
Ecuador Budget Execution Reaches 47%
Ecuador budget execution reached 47.02% in January to June 2026, with US$22.47 billion accrued, an Assembly committee confirmed on 16...
October 19, 2026
Brazil Critical Minerals Jobs Reach 129,423
Brazil critical minerals jobs reached 129,423 in 2025, or 57% of mining jobs, the mining regulator ANM said, led by...
October 19, 2026
Cuba Goods Exports Set to Fall 13%
Cuba goods exports are forecast to fall 13% in 2026 while Latin America's rise 20%, the UN regional commission ECLAC...
October 19, 2026
Lobbyist Fires Back at Lula After TV Debate
Lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger answered Lula by video during the 18 October Band debate, saying his ministers are lying about her...
October 19, 2026
Suriname Oil Shock Risks 13.5% Inflation
A Suriname oil shock could lift inflation to 13.5% in 2026 in an IMF scenario cited by De Ware Tijd,...
October 19, 2026
Machado Rejects Amnesty, Backs 24 July Vote
Machado rejects amnesty for human rights violators in Venezuela as unconstitutional and backs a 24 July 2027 vote, an interview...
October 19, 2026