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Honduras holds 1.7 percent of Latin America's people and 0.5 percent of its output, yet its blocs, US ties and Taiwan choice carry weight. The post Honduras in Latin America, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times.
Some fund managers are cutting Latin America exposure, a Bloomberg report says, while Brazilian stocks are up about 23% since mid-August before the runoff. The post Latin America Markets Cool, Brazil Up 23% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America Pulse: Brazil's bitter runoff debate and Benito di Paula's death set the tone, while Mexico, Chile, and Argentina feel distinct anxieties. The post Latin American Pulse for Monday, October 19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America’s rightward, market-friendly shift is reshaping its relationship with Donald Trump’s Washington, including new flows of money from the multilateral lenders historically villainized in the region for pushing fiscal austerity.
The searing financial-market rallies unleashed by elections across Latin America are beginning to show signs of cracks — sowing doubts among money managers over whether to keep pushing stocks and currencies even higher or lock in profits as campaign promises start colliding with the difficulty of governing.
Your Sunday LatAm guide: Hurricane Trudy near Mexico's Pacific coast, Colombia's visa deadline, Brazil's runoff and today's exchange rates. The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Sunday, October 18, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
A wave of new Latin American leaders reverses measures meant to isolate Israel after its genocidal war on Gaza.
Ottawa is spending billions to process critical minerals at home while Canadian miners still depend on lithium and copper from Chile, Peru and Argentina. The post Canada Critical Minerals Push Meets Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
President Trump waived new Russia tariffs before they took effect on 18 October, but the threat stays legally available and could reach Brazil's fertiliser. The post Russia Sanctions Waiver Leaves Latin American Buyers Exposed appeared first on The Rio Times.
The lithium triangle of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia holds about 43% of known lithium. Who owns it, who mines it and who sets the rules in 2026. The post Lithium in Latin America 2026: Inside the Lithium Triangle appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil's tight runoff, tropical storm Trudy off Mexico, Colombia's first big protest day and Costa Rica's new mega-prison set the mood across Latin America. The post Latin American Pulse for Friday, October 16, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The soldiers will reportedly train counterparts in Panama, Honduras, and Colombia and participate in joint military exercises. The post US troop deployment to Latin America deepens drug fight appeared first on Latin America Reports.
Suriname continent guide: its weight in people and oil, CARICOM, OAS, CELAC and Mercosur ties, the Guyana and French Guiana borders and its allies. The post Suriname in Latin America, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times.
Belize continent guide: 418,982 people in Central America, a US$3.3 billion economy, seats in SICA and CARICOM, and a Guatemala claim at the world court. The post Belize in Latin America, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana continent guide: its weight in people and oil, the CARICOM headquarters, OAS, CELAC and Mercosur ties, and the Essequibo case at the World Court. The post Guyana in Latin America, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times.
The EU's goods trade deficit with China reached €359.9 billion in 2025, pushing Europe to diversify suppliers and redirecting trade toward Latin America. The post EU China Trade Gap Pressures Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
The IMF's new World Economic Outlook projects Venezuela's inflation at 467.9% for 2026, the highest in Latin America, with about 5% growth. The post Venezuela Inflation to Hit 467% This Year, IMF Says appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America starts the week jittery: a political protest in Brazilian football, a hurricane on Mexico's coast and a 7.7 quake in Panama. The post Latin American Pulse for Monday, October 12, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America opens thin as four markets close for holidays, with oil near $103 and the dollar firm. Mexico's industrial output is the key data. The post LatAm Opens Thin After Ibovespa’s 1.38% Gain | Pre-Open, Oct 12 appeared first on The Rio Times.
US September inflation is due on 14 October, forecast at 3.6% against 3.4% in August. The reading will steer the dollar and Latin American assets. The post US Inflation Data on 14 October and Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
CONMEBOL confirmed Copa Libertadores semifinal dates: Fluminense-Palmeiras on 14 October, Estudiantes-Flamengo on 15 October. Final in Montevideo. The post Latin America Sports Daily for Saturday, October 10, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America's mood on October 10, 2026: disaster anxiety, political heat, and a Peruvian mayor named Hitler Mussolini. Read the daily psychogram. The post Latin American Pulse for Saturday, October 10, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
A proposed $70,000 fee for optional practical training could price many Latin American students out of US post-graduation work opportunities. The post US Student Work Visa Fees Could Hit Latin Americans appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why Chavo del Ocho still matters: the 2020 broadcast pull, its 2024 return on ViX, the Chespirito biopic, the cast and where US viewers can watch. The post Why Chavo Del Ocho Still Matters Across Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
Your Friday guide: Hurricane Simón near Mexico’s Pacific coast, a Monday holiday in four countries, Brazil’s inflation and today’s exchange rates. The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Friday, October 9, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Copa Libertadores semi-final schedule confirmed for October with Fluminense-Palmeiras and Estudiantes-Flamengo. Boca Juniors host Vasco in Sudamericana. The post Latin America Sports Daily for Friday, October 9, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America's mood on October 9, 2026: Brazil's runoff anxiety, Mexico's US friction, Argentina's economic hope, Colombia's quake relief. The post Latin American Pulse for Friday, October 9, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
At the Acropolis, Rubio told Europe to wake up and fight for power again. Latin America has already chosen sides. Why the West is ready to show its teeth. The post Rubio Wants Europe Awake. Latin America Is. appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America's mood on Oct 8: Brazil's runoff realigns, Messi exits, Chile recovers from floods, and a Celine bag stirs Mexican anger. The post Latin American Pulse for Thursday, October 8, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Paraguay is small and landlocked, yet its dams, its Mercosur seat, its Taiwan ties and a new US troop pact give it outsized weight in South America. The post Paraguay in Latin America, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times.