Venezuela Sees US$76 Billion Oil Investment
Venezuela oil investment could reach almost US$76 billion in five years, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said at an energy conference...
October 18, 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 Lima Mayor Count Reaches 95.4%
The Lima mayor count reached 95.4% on 17 October 2026, with Renovación Popular ahead by about one point as 1,202...
October 18, 2026
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Sunday, October 18, 2026
Hurricane Trudy near Mexico's Pacific coast, Colombia's 13-day visa deadline, Brazil's runoff in 7 days and today's exchange rates for...
October 18, 2026
Ipespe Poll Has Caiado Voters 59% for Flávio
The Ipespe poll shows 59% of Caiado voters, 50% of Cury voters and 40% of Renan Santos voters choosing Flávio...
October 18, 2026
Colombia Energy Deficit May Hit 7,669 GWh
Colombia energy deficit could reach 7,669 GWh in 2026-2027, or 8.3% of demand, grid operator XM says, as El Niño...
October 18, 2026
IMF Warns Poor Nations Spend 14% on Debt
The IMF warns poor nations that debt service now takes 14% of government revenue, Kristalina Georgieva said at the Bangkok...
October 18, 2026
Falabella Record High Tops SQM on Friday
Falabella hit a record high on Friday 16 October and passed SQM in market value, US$17.394 billion to US$16.854 billion,...
October 18, 2026
IMF Warns Colombia Over 3.5% Deficit
The IMF warns Colombia that a 3.5% primary deficit and debt of 60% of GDP are unsustainable, and a Fund...
October 18, 2026
YPF App to Sell Bonds After 1.5M Share Sales
YPF will let savers buy its bonds in the YPF app, CEO Horacio Marín said on 16 October, after about...
October 18, 2026