Paraguay doctors strike over collapsed health system
Paraguay doctors strike began 24 August 2026 for five days, demanding pay raises and more hiring amid a collapsing public...
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.
Jackson Hole With a Rate Rise Priced: What Warsh’s Debut Means for Latin America
Kevin Warsh gives his first Jackson Hole keynote as Fed chair on Friday, with markets pricing a September rate rise...
August 25, 2026
Argentina’s Wholesale Peso Breaks 1,500 for the First Time
The wholesale rate closed Monday at 1,507, a nominal record. What it means if you earn dollars and spend pesos...
August 25, 2026
Uruguay Golf Project and Resort Push Ahead After Orsi Meetings
President Orsi met investors behind a US$42 million Uruguay golf project and the Cipriani resort. Both developments are moving forward.
August 25, 2026
Colombia Energy Rescue Nears US$500 Million as Aval Eases Quake Debt
Colombia energy package totals US$492 million to avert Caribbean blackouts, while Grupo Aval opens quake relief credits for victims.
August 25, 2026
Venezuela Probes Opposition Deputy Over Dollarization Bill
Venezuela's National Assembly investigates opposition Deputy Antonio Ecarri over a dollarization bill drafted with US economist Steve Hanke.
August 25, 2026
PicPay Profit Soars 135% in Brazil as Q2 Beats Guidance
PicPay profit jumped 135% to US$54.9 million in Q2 2026, beating guidance. Revenue hit US$796 million with strong credit growth...
August 25, 2026
Peru Mining Exports and Tax Revenue Shrink Fiscal Deficit
Peru mining exports hit US$28.962 billion in four months as tax revenue cuts the fiscal deficit to 1% of GDP...
August 25, 2026
Colombia Budget 2027 Faces ‘Clash of Figures’ Warning
Colombia's 2027 budget faces a US$7.8 billion gap and a 'clash of figures' with the fiscal framework, the Comptroller warns.
August 25, 2026