Brazil Outranks Germany in Military Power — but Not for Long
Brazil ranks 11th globally in the 2026 Firepower Index, above Germany, with a $26.2B defense budget — here's what's driving...
March 10, 2026Section
South Africa News in English
South Africa news in English from The Rio Times — Johannesburg and Cape Town politics, economy, mining and markets.
Browse by themeAfrica Critical Minerals · Africa Energy · Africa Markets & Investment · Africa & Latin America · Africa & the Great Powers · Doing Business & Living in Africa
São Paulo’s GRU Airport Retakes Latin America’s No. 1 Spot
Guarulhos handled 47.2M passengers in 2025, topping Bogotá and Mexico City. See what's driving the record and a $400M expansion...
February 23, 2026
Visa Rules Are Shifting Before 2026, And The Real Change Is Friction
Read about Visa Rules Are Shifting Before 2026, And The Real Change Is Friction on The Rio Times.
December 26, 2025
Brazil’s Interest Bill Is Eating the Budget — and Could Stay Near 8% of GDP
Read about Brazil’s Interest Bill Is Eating the Budget — and Could Stay Near 8% of GDP on The Rio...
December 23, 2025
BRICS Film Festival In Fortaleza Shows How Global South Cinema Is Quietly Rewiring Influence
Read about BRICS Film Festival In Fortaleza Shows How Global South Cinema Is Quietly Rewiring Influence on The Rio Times.
December 5, 2025
Bolivia Opens Its Doors: Visa Rollback Aims To Turn Tourists Into Lifeline
Read about Bolivia Opens Its Doors: Visa Rollback Aims To Turn Tourists Into Lifeline on The Rio Times.
December 2, 2025
How Ordinary People Turned A.I. Into A Therapist, Life Coach And Quiet Revolt
Read about How Ordinary People Turned A.I. Into A Therapist, Life Coach And Quiet Revolt on The Rio Times.
December 2, 2025
Japan And India quietly Build A Technological Hedge Against China
Read about Japan And India quietly Build A Technological Hedge Against China on The Rio Times.
November 24, 2025
South Korea’s President Warns Peninsula Is One Misstep Away From War
Read about South Korea’s President Warns Peninsula Is One Misstep Away From War on The Rio Times.
November 24, 2025