US Envoy Flags Vaca Muerta Espionage Risk in Argentina
US envoy Peter Lamelas flags a Vaca Muerta espionage risk from Chinese tech, naming Huawei and others. The basin drives...
August 23, 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.
Nicaragua Constitutional Reform Would Void Foreign Laws
Nicaragua constitutional reform would void foreign laws after a first legislative vote, but it still needs a second approval and...
August 23, 2026
Milei Re-Election Bid Comes as Argentina’s Risk Climbs
Milei re-election bid comes as country risk climbs to 505 basis points, with polls showing low approval and inflation easing....
August 23, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Reconstruction: One Bank, One City So Far
Colombia earthquake reconstruction faces a 30 trillion-peso bill, but only Bancolombia and Manizales offer concrete help so far. Learn the...
August 23, 2026
Judge Strikes Down US Immigrant Visa Ban for 75 Nations
A US judge struck down the immigrant visa ban for 75 nations, ruling it unlawful. Learn what this means for...
August 23, 2026
What Canada’s 50% Tariffs Mean for the Mexico USMCA Review
Mexico USMCA review: Ebrard expects similar terms to Canada, but US-Canada talks collapsed and 50% tariffs took effect. What this...
August 23, 2026
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Sunday, August 23, 2026
Your LatAm expat nomad daily guide for Sunday, August 23: the Colombian peso at a seven-year high, Argentine risk swings,...
August 23, 2026
The Colombian Peso Is at a Seven-Year High — What It Does to Your Money
The Colombian peso is at a seven-year high against the dollar. The official rate is 3,048.12, and for anyone earning...
August 23, 2026
What’s On in Latin America: The Week Ahead (August 24–30, 2026)
Your Latin America week ahead, August 24-30: free Mozart in La Plata, Aeroparque's 55-hour closure, Lima's transport strike and Argentina's...
August 23, 2026