How a Side Street in Medellín Became Its Most Famous Address
Provenza in Medellín's El Poblado went from quiet residential blocks to the city's best-known dining strip. Here is what it...
August 22, 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.
Lima’s Biggest Coffee Festival Is Free, and It Has 154 Stands
The Festival Cafesazo Peruano runs 29 and 30 August at Campo de Marte in Lima. Entry is free, with 154...
August 22, 2026
Dillom Plays Mexico City Free Tonight, but the List Closed Yesterday
Dillom plays a free show at House of Vans in Mexico City on 22 August. Entry needed advance registration through...
August 22, 2026
Flamenco Has Its Own Festival in Mexico City, and It Runs to Monday
Festival Flamenco MX 2026 runs to 25 August across five Mexico City venues. Tickets are 700, 400 and 250 pesos,...
August 22, 2026
Freak Waves on Lake Titicaca Destroy 200 Tonnes of Trout
Freak waves on Lake Titicaca destroyed about 200 tonnes of trout in Peru's Puno region. Learn about the cause and...
August 22, 2026
Colombia Puts a Peace Accord Critic in Charge of Its Memory Centre
A peace accord critic will run Colombia's Historical Memory Centre, raising concerns about historical revisionism and victims' trust. Learn more.
August 22, 2026
JEP Presses Colombia’s Government on Restorative Sentences
JEP presses Colombia's government on restorative sentences, requesting a meeting to make non-custodial sanctions operational. Learn about sanciones
August 22, 2026
Rocha Moya Is Back as Sinaloa Governor After 112 Days Away
Rocha Moya returns as Sinaloa governor after 112 days, facing opposition rejection and a homicide surge. Learn about the political...
August 22, 2026
IDB Calls the Guyana Outlook Highly Uncertain on Oil Risk
The Guyana outlook is highly uncertain due to oil price volatility, warns an IDB report. Learn about growth projections and...
August 22, 2026