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The Latin America Defense Monitor: military moves, arms deals and security policy across Latin America and the Caribbean, in plain language Weekly Edition · Saturday, 24 October 2026 · Issue #27 Latin America Defense Monitor — October 17–23, 2026. Salvadoran soldiers at a ceremony, 23 November 2022 (File photo: Casa Presidencial El Salvador, CC0, via […] The post Latin America Defense Monitor — October 17–23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Your Saturday LatAm guide: Brazil's runoff on Sunday, Hurricane Vance south of Mexico, Colombia's visa cut-off and today's exchange rates. The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Saturday, October 24, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil votes Sunday in a runoff that polls call a technical tie, while Argentine bank shares jump about 5% in New York and Chile's peso slips. The post Latin American Pulse for Saturday, October 24, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Tulum tiene un aeropuerto prácticamente nuevo, pero cada vez menos vuelos. El combustible está elevando los costos de las aerolíneas, amenazando sus planes de capacidad y complicando incluso la salida a bolsa de Abra, dueño de Avianca y Gol. (Source: Bloomberg)

Your Friday LatAm guide: Tropical Storm Vance south of Mexico, Brazil's runoff on Sunday, Colombia's visa cut-off and today's exchange rates. The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Friday, October 23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Your Thursday LatAm guide: Tropical Storm Vance off Mexico, Brazil's runoff, Colombia's visa cut-off and today's exchange rates. The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Thursday, October 22, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Black Friday in Latin America 2026 falls on 27 November, two weeks after Mexico's Buen Fin begins. This guide covers dates, consumer rights and US tips. The post Black Friday in Latin America 2026: Dates and Rules appeared first on The Rio Times.

The region’s tiny economies are booming, but their fortunes still hang on the U.S. The post Latin America’s hummingbird effect: the small economies winning big appeared first on Latin America Reports.

(Sponsored) Businesses across Latin America are using generative AI to draft marketing copy, product descriptions and customer communications. But faster publishing also raises a practical question: who checks the output before customers see it? RSM’s 2026 survey of 461 respondents, most from Latin America, found that roughly 40% of organisations were implementing AI. Only 18% […] The post AI-Generated Content Grows in Latin America: How Businesses Can Verify It appeared first on The Rio Times.

Is Barbados part of Latin America? Its weight, CARICOM, OAS and CELAC roles, alliances and sea disputes as of October 2026. The post Barbados in Latin America, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times.

El Salvador continent-wide in October 2026: its weight in Latin America, its blocs, US trade pact, China, Turkey and Gulf ties, and peer comparison. The post El Salvador in Latin America, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times.

China's 4.6% growth in 2026 keeps Latin American commodity demand steady but selective, with copper, soy, iron ore and lithium facing different risks. The post China’s 4.6% Nine-Month Growth and Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.

Latin America Pulse: Brazil runoff nerves, Argentina oil boom, Chile mudslides, Mexico aviation fears. What the continent feels on Oct 20, 2026. The post Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, October 20, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Latin America faces a firmer dollar and firm oil at Tuesday's open. Brazil stocks slipped 0.2% on Monday as US yields held near 5.1%. The post LatAm Opens After Brazil Stocks Slip 0.2%, Dollar Firms | Pre-Open, Oct 20 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Los fuertes rallies desatados por elecciones en Latinoamérica comienzan a mostrar grietas, mientras inversionistas evalúan si seguir apostando por la región o asegurar ganancias.

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.