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, 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 Payroll Tax Relief
Flávio Bolsonaro promised payroll tax relief on 16 October to cover Brazil's shorter work week, but gave no cost. See...
October 17, 2026
Mexican Peso Falls 9 Centavos to 18.50
The Mexican peso closed Friday at 18.50 per dollar, its sixth weekly loss, after hot US inflation and Fed rate-hike...
October 17, 2026
Peru Banks Eye Stablecoins, None Launched
Peru's banks could earn fees swapping soles into stablecoins, a payments consultant says, yet none has launched. See BCP's 3,000-client...
October 17, 2026
Chile Answers Bolivia Sea Claim on 16 Oct
Paz called the Bolivia sea claim irrenounceable on 16 October, and Kast said some claims are settled by courts. The...
October 17, 2026
Peru Cites Lowest Inflation, Lima at 4.55%
Central bank chief Julio Velarde says Peru has had the lowest inflation in Latin America this century, yet Lima prices...
October 17, 2026
Puerto Rico Senate Permit Bill Sent Friday
Puerto Rico permit reform: the Senate sent its approved bill to the governor's office on 16 October, but the House...
October 17, 2026
Venezuela Election Date Protest Set 22 Oct
Venezuela's opposition called a nationwide protest for 22 October to demand an election date, as US-backed talks with the interim...
October 17, 2026
Ecuador’s Gabriela Vargas Wins Gold Friday
Gabriela Vargas won the 15,000 metre elimination on 16 October at the World Skate Games in Asunción, adding gold to...
October 17, 2026