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20 Stories IndexedLatin America Defense Monitor — September 12–19, 2026
Venezuela comes off the US failed-drug list as a Trump–Rodríguez meeting is set for UNGA week. Colombia refuses an ELN hostage exchange and moves its navy command to Cartagena. Ecuador’s courts free 56 detained fishermen. The post Latin America Defense Monitor — September 12–19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America Security: Colombia Frees Hostages, Bolivia Expels PCC Suspect
Colombia freed four hostages from FARC dissidents, Bolivia handed a PCC suspect to Brazil and Argentina's tall ship came home in this roundup. The post Latin America Security: Colombia Frees Hostages, Bolivia Expels PCC Suspect appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America Business: Petrobras Subsidy, Chile Lithium and Remittances
Petrobras joins Brazil's diesel subsidy, Chile's lithium exports triple and Central American remittances rise 7.1% in this week's business roundup. The post Latin America Business: Petrobras Subsidy, Chile Lithium and Remittances appeared first on The Rio Times.
Cuba Sanctions: US Targets Nickel Firms and Military Officers
Washington sanctioned 11 Cuban nickel and military targets, while Costa Rica's foreign minister called the island's government a vile tyranny. The post Cuba Sanctions: US Targets Nickel Firms and Military Officers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Honduras Declares Three Gangs Terrorist Groups but Keeps Their Names Secret
Honduras has declared three criminal groups terrorist organisations under a tough new penal code, but refuses to say which gangs they are. The post Honduras Declares Three Gangs Terrorist Groups but Keeps Their Names Secret appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentina’s Luis Caputo Faces Criminal Complaint Over Central Puerto Deal
A lawyer has filed a criminal complaint against Argentina's economy minister over the Central Puerto silver deal, as rifts open in Milei's camp. The post Argentina’s Luis Caputo Faces Criminal Complaint Over Central Puerto Deal appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentina Household Loan Delinquency Hits 12.9%, Highest Since 2004
Argentine household loan delinquency hit 12.9% in July, the highest since 2004, as an IMF mission arrives Monday to review the US$20 billion loan. The post Argentina Household Loan Delinquency Hits 12.9%, Highest Since 2004 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Buenos Aires Blackout Cuts Power to About 600,000 Customers
A Saturday night blackout left about 600,000 customer accounts without power in Buenos Aires, mostly in the north, and knocked out traffic lights. The post Buenos Aires Blackout Cuts Power to About 600,000 Customers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Peru Election 2026: Candidate and Journalist Susy Aponte Polo Shot Dead
Susy 'La China' Polo, a journalist running for governor of Áncash, was shot dead at a Caraz market two weeks before Peru's regional elections. The post Peru Election 2026: Candidate and Journalist Susy Aponte Polo Shot Dead appeared first on The Rio Times.
US Strike on Caribbean Boat Kills Four as Reaper Drones Head to South America
US Southern Command says a Caribbean boat strike killed four alleged traffickers on 19 September, as Reaper drones move toward South America. The post US Strike on Caribbean Boat Kills Four as Reaper Drones Head to South America appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America Sports Daily for Sunday, September 20, 2026
Vasco beat Coritiba 5-0 to leave the relegation zone, Borja rescued América against Chivas, and Flamengo and Palmeiras return on Sunday. The post Latin America Sports Daily for Sunday, September 20, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Daily Brief for Sunday, September 20, 2026
São Paulo Sunday: Oktoberfest at Ibirapuera, free MAM, Corinthians v Fluminense at 4pm, Don Carlo at 5pm and showers from 15°C to 27°C. The post São Paulo Daily Brief for Sunday, September 20, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Sunday, September 20, 2026
Dry Sunday in Rio: free MIMO night with Emicida and Tinariwen at Circo Voador, ArtRio's last day, Flamengo at the Maracanã and Friday's market close. The post Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Sunday, September 20, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Best Places to Live in Brazil for Expats 2026, Ranked
Ranked: the best places to live in Brazil for expats in 2026 — Florianópolis, Curitiba, São Paulo, Rio and more, with verified rents, monthly budgets and safety data. The post Best Places to Live in Brazil for Expats 2026, Ranked appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sheinbaum Meets Chihuahua Governor in Juárez, Agrees Joint Work After US Agents Dispute
MEXICO · SECURITY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 Key Facts —The meeting — President Claudia Sheinbaum held a private meeting with Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos at the Ciudad Juárez airport at midday on Saturday, 19 September 2026, despite having said a day earlier that no working session was planned. —The dispute — The two discussed the participation […] The post Sheinbaum Meets Chihuahua Governor in Juárez, Agrees Joint Work After US Agents Dispute appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Election, Two Weeks Out: What Expats Need to Know Before the 4 October Vote
BRAZIL · POLITICS & ELECTIONS Key Facts —The date Brazil holds the first round of its general election on Sunday 4 October 2026 — exactly two weeks from today. A runoff, if no presidential candidate wins a majority, follows on Sunday 25 October, three weeks later. —The race President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leads […] The post Brazil’s Election, Two Weeks Out: What Expats Need to Know Before the 4 October Vote appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolivia Ends 20 Years of Cheap Diesel: What the 83% Price Rise Means for Expats
BOLIVIA · ECONOMY & FUEL POLICY Key Facts —The headline Supreme Decree 5716, approved on Friday 18 September and in force since Saturday 19 September, raised the retail price of diesel in Bolivia from Bs9.80 to Bs17.95 per litre including VAT — a rise of about 83%, from roughly US$0.89 to US$1.63 per litre. —The […] The post Bolivia Ends 20 Years of Cheap Diesel: What the 83% Price Rise Means for Expats appeared first on The Rio Times.
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Sunday, September 20, 2026
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide — Sunday, September 20, 2026 The Short Version In short: Your LatAm expat and nomad daily guide for Sunday, September 20. A quiet Sunday sets up a dense Monday: the IMF mission lands in Buenos Aires, Chile reopens after two closed feriado days, and Uruguay’s port union starts a […] The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Sunday, September 20, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Caribbean Reparations Chief Says Slavery Justice Push Is in Final Phase
Sir Hilary Beckles told a CARICOM conference in Barbados the push for slavery reparations is in its final phase, months after a UN vote backed the cause. The post Caribbean Reparations Chief Says Slavery Justice Push Is in Final Phase appeared first on The Rio Times.
US Prosecutors Say Marset Threatened or Killed Police He Could Not Corrupt
US prosecutors say Uruguayan drug suspect Sebastián Marset threatened or killed police he could not corrupt, ahead of his January 2027 trial in Virginia. The post US Prosecutors Say Marset Threatened or Killed Police He Could Not Corrupt appeared first on The Rio Times.