Chile Employer Contribution Rises to 3.5% of Wages From August
The Chile employer contribution rose to 3.5% of taxable wages with August 2026 payrolls, fully employer-paid, and will keep climbing...
August 25, 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 Gang Law Bill Would Jail Criminal Group Members Up to 22 Years
The Ecuador gang law bill, presented to the National Assembly on 2 June 2026, would make membership in a criminal...
August 25, 2026
Ecuador Credit Bureau Reform Awaits Rules on Utility and Tax Data
Ecuador credit bureau reform lets agencies use utility, tax and securities data, but the rules defining which entities must report...
August 25, 2026
IMF Flags Three Risks for Ecuador’s Economy in Second Half of 2026
IMF Ecuador risks for late 2026 are blackouts, insecurity and El Niño, resident representative Carlos Cáceres said, as a September...
August 25, 2026
Peru Municipal Fund Awards US$35.3 Million to 33 Local Governments
Peru's Finance Ministry will grant 138 million soles (US$35.3 million) through its Peru municipal fund, the FIDT, to 33 winning...
August 25, 2026
Peru Mining Employment Tops 291,000 in June, Up 11.1% on Year
Peru mining employment averaged 291,044 direct jobs in June 2026, up 11.1% year on year, the mines ministry said, with...
August 25, 2026
Quito Planetarium Lists Free Entry and Booking Rules
Discover the Quito planetarium at the Centro Cultural Pedro Vicente Maldonado: free entry, booking rules, show times, and location details...
August 25, 2026
Panama Dance Festival PRISMA Runs August 31 to September 27
The Panama dance festival PRISMA runs from August 31 to September 27, 2026, with contemporary dance, free shows and international...
August 25, 2026
Rosario Restaurants: New Openings, Addresses and Hours
Rosario restaurants are opening fast: Negre, Cero 341 and more, with addresses, hours and booking numbers for each new place...
August 25, 2026