Paraguay Receives Its Fifth Super Tucano to Chase Drug Flights
Paraguay receives its fifth Super Tucano to chase drug flights, boosting air defense. The aircraft arrived on 21 August 2026,...
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.
Panama Buys Out Petroterminal de Panama for US$191.7 Million
Panama buys out Petroterminal de Panama for US$191.7 million, taking full state ownership of the oil pipeline and terminals without...
August 22, 2026
US Eases Venezuela Telecom Sanctions With General Licence 61
General Licence 61 eases US sanctions on Venezuela telecoms, allowing supply of goods and services, but new investment remains restricted.
August 22, 2026
Chilean Families Sue 16 Former Bosses of State Oil Firm ENAP
Families sue 16 former ENAP executives over pollution data manipulation. Learn about the legal action and its implications for environmental
August 22, 2026
Grupo Éxito Puts US$14 Million Into Caribbean Stores
Grupo Éxito invests 42.7 billion pesos in Caribbean stores for 2026, focusing on Éxito and Carulla brands. Learn about the...
August 22, 2026
Colombia Gas Investment to Rise 17% to US$1.03 Billion
Colombia gas investment rises 17% to US$1.03 billion in 2026, as domestic output falls and imports climb. Details from Naturgas...
August 22, 2026
Contraloría Finds Losses at Petroperú and the Road Agency
Peru's Contraloría found losses at Petroperú and the road agency, including US$396,135 in demurrage and 4.8 million soles in overvaluations.
August 22, 2026
Colombia Influencers Face a Court Call for New Rules
Colombia influencers face new calls for regulation after a court ruling urges MinTIC and Congress to define rights and duties...
August 22, 2026
Jamaica Rural Water Plan Puts US$50 Million to Work
Jamaica rural water programme invests US$50 million in six communities, improving water, sewerage, roads, and electricity over 18 months.
August 22, 2026