Morgan Stanley Brazil Report Warns of Complacency Before Election
A Morgan Stanley Brazil report warns against policy complacency before October's elections, sketching a bear case of a weaker currency...
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.
Mexico Informality Drove 82% of Job Growth in Second Quarter
INEGI's ENOE survey shows Mexico informality reached 55.1% in Q2 2026, with 82% of new jobs informal even as World...
August 25, 2026
Sheinbaum Seeks Mexico Dual Nationality Ban for Top Elected Offices
Mexico dual nationality reform: Sheinbaum's 2026 plan would bar dual nationals from the presidency and state governorships, citing an extradition...
August 25, 2026
Chile’s Kast Retreats on Security Reform After Cross-Party Revolt
Chile's government downgraded the Kast security reform to a 30-day Senate urgency after cross-party attacks, opening a window to negotiate...
August 25, 2026
Dominican Republic Tourism Push: Fitpar Honor and Luxury Hotels
The Dominican Republic will be FITPAR 2026's guest country of honor in Asunción while promoting US$4 billion in luxury tourism...
August 25, 2026
El Salvador Submarine Cable Consultancy Tender Opens With CAF
CAF opened a tender for studies supporting SIGET as El Salvador's first submarine cable, a US$130 million-plus link to Panama,...
August 25, 2026
El Salvador Workday Plan for 11-Hour Shifts Draws Union Rejection
El Salvador's labor council is studying four 11-hour days at the same 44-hour week. A workers' movement rejects it and...
August 25, 2026
Chevron Panama Solar Project Breaks Ground at Colón Fuel Terminal
Chevron laid the first stone for a 4.03 MWp solar plant at its Colón fuel terminal, set with Celsia to...
August 25, 2026
Panama Hotel Investment: Mercan Unveils US$200 Million in Projects
Mercan's US$200 million Panama hotel investment and a US$17 million Caribbean trade mission point to fresh momentum for the country's...
August 25, 2026