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, 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 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
Sachsida Tipped for Finance, Runoff 25 Oct
Adolfo Sachsida is reportedly Jair Bolsonaro's favourite to run Brazil's Finance Ministry if Flávio wins on 25 October, but denies...
October 19, 2026
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Monday, October 19, 2026
Hurricane Trudy weakens off Mexico, Colombia's 12-day visa deadline, Brazil's runoff in 6 days and today's exchange rates for expats.
October 19, 2026
Lula and Flávio Clash in First Runoff Debate
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro clashed on debt, food prices and spending in the first runoff debate on Band, a week...
October 19, 2026
Lula Campaign Seeks Rides for Moved Voters
Lula's campaign asked Brazil's electoral court on 17 October for free rides and personal alerts for voters whose polling place...
October 18, 2026