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, 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.
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
Costa Rica Cooperatives Back US$3.6B Merger
Delegates of Coopenae and CoopeAnde approved a Costa Rica cooperatives merger on 17 October, but regulators must still rule on...
October 19, 2026
Espírito Santo Logistics May Lure 100 Firms
More than 100 new companies expect to invest about US$980 million in Espírito Santo logistics over ten years, a regional...
October 19, 2026
Ecuador Power Deficit Hinges on 4 Factors
The Ecuador power deficit depends on rain, demand, industry cuts and Colombian imports as Mazar sits about eight metres above...
October 19, 2026
Lula 8-Year Surplus Claim Partly Holds
Lula primary surplus claim checked: Treasury data show surpluses in each year from 2003 to 2010, but deficits in 2023,...
October 19, 2026
Latin America Markets Cool, Brazil Up 23%
Latin America markets cool before Brazil's 25 October runoff, yet Brazilian stocks are up about 23% since mid-August while some...
October 19, 2026
Argentina Primaries Bill Paused at 21 of 37
The Argentina primaries bill is on hold in the Senate: the government will not call the committee until it has...
October 19, 2026