Panama Moves to Close Banco Hipotecario Nacional
Panama moves to close Banco Hipotecario Nacional after its loan book failed. Learn about the closure plan, transition, and impact...
August 21, 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.
Dominican Republic Investment Hit US$5.03 Billion
Dominican Republic investment hit a record US$5.03 billion in 2025, up 11.3% from 2024. Tourism and energy led the way....
August 21, 2026
Walmart de Mexico Freezes Prices on 4,000 Products for 90 Days
Walmart de Mexico freezes prices on 4,000 essential items for 90 days, starting August 20, 2026. Learn about the initiative...
August 21, 2026
Guyana Oil Take From Stabroek Jumps to 39.8%
Guyana oil share from Stabroek jumps to 39.8% as Exxon recovers costs. Learn how the contract works and what it...
August 21, 2026
Southern Copper to Spend US$8.2 Billion in Peru
Southern Copper Peru investment of about US$8.2 billion to 2033 sits alongside a road closure that has isolated Arequipa for...
August 21, 2026
Peru’s Galarreta Sets Out Security and Tax Plan
The Galarreta government programme puts policing, prisons and the armed forces first. Under the new two-chamber Congress, no confidence vote...
August 21, 2026
Peru Asks Mexico to Drop Its Visa Requirement
The Peru Mexico visa requirement is under review after relations were restored on 7 August. A Hong Kong trade deal...
August 21, 2026
Colombia’s Gas Terminal Opens Before Its Ship Arrives
Colombia gas import capacity at Puerto Bahía is targeted for December, but the chartered floating terminal only arrives in early...
August 21, 2026
Colombia Loses Nearly 10,000 Cattle to Drought
Colombia cattle deaths from drought have reached 9,865 across 15 departments, with losses of COP47 billion (US$15.4m) and El Niño...
August 21, 2026