Chile Fuel Prices Set to Rise on 22 Oct
Chile petrol is projected up about US$0.04 a litre and diesel US$0.09 on 22 October. ENAP confirms the new prices...
October 17, 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.
Flávio Bolsonaro Vows Terror Tag on 3 Groups
Flávio Bolsonaro vowed on 16 October to join the US-led Shield of the Americas and label the PCC, CV and...
October 17, 2026
US Lifts Limits on Mexican Airlines 16 Oct
The US revoked its October 2025 order on 16 October, freeing Mexican airlines to seek new US routes from Mexico...
October 17, 2026
Bolivia Regulator Sees Power Bills Up 1.44%
Bolivia's regulator expects power bills up 1.44% after Decree 5750, about US$0.13 on a US$8.55 bill. Engineers see 2% to...
October 17, 2026
Peru Village Offers Deal on Las Bambas Mine
Peru's Pamputa community has reportedly offered to buy rights to part of Las Bambas, a mine with almost 2% of...
October 17, 2026
Mexico Expects US Tariff Cuts, Seeks 15% Cap
Mexico's Ebrard expects US tariff cuts on cars and steel in weeks or months and wants a 15% car cap....
October 17, 2026
Argentina Central Bank Buys US$642M in Week
Argentina's central bank bought US$642 million in the week to 16 October, its best since mid-July. Reserves closed at US$50.236...
October 17, 2026
Colombia Resumes Ecuador Power Sales 16 Oct
Colombia restarted power sales to Ecuador on 16 October after no exports since 7 September. Volume and price are unpublished...
October 17, 2026
Colombia Protest Decree 1525 Faces Lawsuit
Colombia's Decree 1525 sets five police response levels for protests, and opposition lawmakers are suing. Here is what the text...
October 17, 2026