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São Paulo Sunday Brief: your expat day-plan for 23 Aug, from Ibirapuera to MASP, coffee, sport and the market mood in words. The post São Paulo Daily Brief — Sunday, August 23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Rio's Sunday, 23 Aug 2026 brief: free museums, beach forecast, where to watch sport, and the business mood in words. Plan your day with us. The post Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — August 23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Latin America Sports Daily for August 23, 2026. Copa Libertadores last-16 latest, Brazilian duo in Cincinnati final, boxing results and more. The post Latin America Sports Daily — August 23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Colombia · MONEY Key Facts —Today’s rate: The official TRM is 3,048.12 pesos to the dollar, in force from Saturday 22 to Monday 24 August. —The move: Down 80.53 pesos, or 2.57 percent, on the week. —How far back: The strongest official rate since 9 October 2018, almost seven years. —Since our last guide: 3,127.51 […] The post The Colombian Peso Is at a Seven-Year High — What It Does to Your Money…
The Short Version In short: Your LatAm expat and nomad daily guide for Sunday, August 23. The Colombian peso is at its strongest in almost seven years, which is very good news if you are paid in pesos and a real pay cut if you are not. Argentina’s country risk hit a three-month high. And […] The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Sunday, August 23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Argentina · IMMIGRATION LAW Key Facts —The instrument: Decree 681/2026, signed 29 July, published in the Boletín Oficial on 30 July, in force since 31 July 2026. —What it is: A decree of necessity and urgency that amends Argentina’s migration law, Ley 25.871, directly. It is self-executing; there is no implementing regulation to wait for. […] The post What Argentina’s Decree 681/2026 Actually…
Latin America · What’s On Key Facts Culture. A heavy free-culture week: Mozart in La Plata, indigenous music in Bogotá, street art in Belo Horizonte and ten days of short films in São Paulo, all at no charge. Travel. Buenos Aires’ Aeroparque closes for 55 hours from 09:00 on Tuesday 25 August, moving or cancelling […] The post What’s On in Latin America: The Week Ahead (August 24–30, 2026)…
Brazil, Mexico and Chile dominate a week of inflation, activity and jobs data, with US core PCE and the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting setting the external tone. The post Key Market Events: Week of August 24–28, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Mexico farm credit fund placed 4.5 billion pesos in long-term bonds, its first such sale. The three series include a social bond and carry top domestic ratings. The post Mexico Farm Credit Fund Sells Its First Long-Term Bonds appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Argentina China technology cluster, CITAC, was launched at the University of Buenos Aires on 20 August 2026. It aims to boost technological cooperation between the two countries through joint projects, academic links and missions. The post Argentina China Technology Cluster Launched at UBA appeared first on The Rio Times .
CAF's Uruguay portfolio has doubled to US$2 billion, focusing on water security and infrastructure. A key meeting in Montevideo will approve new credit operations. The post CAF Portfolio in Uruguay Doubles to US$2 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times .
Jamaica's National Housing Trust waived about 585 million Jamaican dollars in peril-insurance costs for mortgage holders hit by Hurricane Melissa. The post National Housing Trust Waives Storm Insurance Costs appeared first on The Rio Times .
Viettel has won spectrum in the Dominican Republic, setting the stage to become the fourth mobile operator. The award is a regulatory step, with no launch date yet. The post Viettel Wins Spectrum to Become the Dominican Fourth Operator appeared first on The Rio Times .
JPMorgan raised its 2026 growth forecast for the Dominican Republic to 4.5%, citing strong first-half performance and easing inflation. The post JPMorgan Puts Dominican Republic Growth Near 4.5% appeared first on The Rio Times .
More than a thousand performers are working across 23 Medellín theatres until the end of August. Most of the city does not know it. The post Medellín Has 1,000 Performers on Stage This Week, in 23 Theatres appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Colombian band have taken over Movistar Arena for six nights. Tonight and Sunday are the last two. The post Morat Are Playing Six Nights in Bogotá. Two Are Still to Come appeared first on The Rio Times .
San Salvador's night is not spread across the city. It sits in four or five districts, plus a surf town that stays open latest. The post Six Places in El Salvador Where the Night Actually Gets Going appeared first on The Rio Times .
Iguala has sold gold for generations and does it cheaply. It also sits in a state the US tells its citizens to avoid entirely. The post Mexico’s City of Gold Sells It Cheap. Washington Says Do Not Go appeared first on The Rio Times .
Two blocks uphill from Parque Lleras sits the street every visitor to Medellín is told to find. Its rise has not been uncomplicated. The post How a Side Street in Medellín Became Its Most Famous Address appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Argentine rapper plays House of Vans in Benito Juárez tonight. Entry is free but the registration link went live yesterday. The post Dillom Plays Mexico City Free Tonight, but the List Closed Yesterday appeared first on The Rio Times .
Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026 Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, August 21, 2026 Four Answers To The Same Question Key Facts Zambia. The declared election result is being challenged and doubt over… The post Africa Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026: Four Answers To The Same Question appeared first on The Rio Times .
Rio Times · Asia Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026 Asia Intelligence Brief — Friday, August 21, 2026 The Month That Has Two Numbers Key Facts Core prices. Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 1.8% in July… The post Asia Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026: The Month That Has Two Numbers appeared first on The Rio Times .
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026 Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, August 21, 2026 What The Order Book Is Actually For Key Facts German factories. Manufacturing activity reached 54.1 in August against 52.0… The post Europe Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026: What The Order Book Is Actually For appeared first on The Rio Times .
Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026 USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Friday, August 21, 2026 The List Of Things Canada Would Give Up Key Facts The deadline. The fifty per… The post USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026: The List Of Things Canada Would Give Up appeared first on The Rio Times .
Ecuador and South Korea are exploring energy and mining deals under their trade agreement SECA. The pact will eliminate tariffs on nearly all Ecuadorian exports to Korea. The post Ecuador and South Korea Look at Energy and Mining Deals appeared first on The Rio Times .
An industry report projects US$20.63 billion of direct investment in Mexico data centres from 2026 to 2031. Querétaro leads the growth. The post Mexico Data Centres Are Set for US$20.6 Billion by 2031 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Pegatron will invest US$330 million in a new Ciudad Juárez plant. It will make components for electromobility and data centres, and create about 1,000 jobs. The post Pegatron Puts US$330 Million Into a New Ciudad Juárez Plant appeared first on The Rio Times .
A cautious step towards restoring air links, seven years after Washington shut them down. The authority covers passengers, cargo, and mail, with an initial focus on humanitarian flights. The post National Airlines Wins US Approval to Fly to Venezuela appeared first on The Rio Times .
Argentina · ECONOMY Key Facts —The system figure Arrears across the private non-financial sector stood at 7.6% in June, on Consultora 1816’s reading of central bank debtor records — down from 7.7% in May, after nineteen months of increases. —The family figure 12.7%. That is the number that describes people, and it is more than […] The post One in Eight Argentine Families Is Behind on a Loan…
Brazil · ECONOMY Key Facts —The number Retail trade eliminated 45,900 formal jobs between January and June, on Caged registry data — the largest first-half cut since the pandemic. —The contrast The Brazilian economy added 921,600 formal jobs over the same six months. Commerce as a whole was the only major sector in the red, […] The post Brazil Shed 45,900 Retail Jobs in Six Months appeared first…
Brazil · ENERGY Key Facts —What happened Petrobras said on 21 August that Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved its expression of interest, opening direct negotiations. —The assets Four offshore exploration blocks in the Keta Basin, off Ghana’s eastern coast. The block names have not been published. —The status Negotiations on exploration […] The post Petrobras Opens Talks…
Brazil · BUSINESS Key Facts —The target Correios has opened a new voluntary redundancy programme. Press reports put the target at up to 7,000 departures; the company has published no formal figure. —The deadline Applications close on 30 September. —The last attempt The first round targeted 10,000 and drew about 3,100 — reported as 3,075 […] The post Correios Asks 7,000 Staff to Leave as Losses…
Peru · ECONOMY Key Facts —The decision Supreme Resolution 258-2026-PCM, published in El Peruano on 21 August, designates Julio Velarde as president of the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú. —The term Five years, running 2026 to 2031. By the end of it he will have held the post for about 25 consecutive years. —Who […] The post Peru Moves to Keep Julio Velarde at the Central Bank appeared first on…
David Jarrín opens a show of textiles and sculpture in Quito next week at Q Galería. The exhibition runs from August 28 to September 25, 2026. The post David Jarrín Opens a Quito Show of Textiles and Sculpture appeared first on The Rio Times .
Santa Rosa de Quives is a day trip from Lima, with its feast day on Sunday 30 August 2026. Free entry, open 08:00-18:00, and reachable by car or combi. The post Santa Rosa de Quives: A Day Trip an Hour From Lima appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Instituto Capim Santo is launching a free 100-hour cooking course in Belo Horizonte, with 50 places and a daily transport allowance. Classes start 3 September 2026. The post Instituto Capim Santo Opens in Belo Horizonte appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Curitiba Biennial runs until November, with more than 300 artists from 38 countries. Explore the theme of Thresholds at the Museu Oscar Niemeyer and other venues across the city. The post The Curitiba Biennial Runs Until November appeared first on The Rio Times .
Camila play Puebla on 17 December 2026 as part of their Adiós World Tour. Tickets are available via eTicket México, with day-of-event prices at 250 pesos. The post Camila Bring Their Farewell Tour to Puebla in December appeared first on The Rio Times .
Bitcoin closed at US$73,033, up 5.44%, after a US Treasury buyback plan and a short squeeze. Here is the Latin America read on the rally. The post Bitcoin Jumps to US$73,033 as Treasury Buybacks Lift Crypto appeared first on The Rio Times .
Gold held firm and silver jumped on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as a softer dollar met steady safe-haven demand. Here is the Latin America read. The post Gold & Silver Wrap: Mexico, Peru Read the Rally appeared first on The Rio Times .
Copper futures eased on Thursday, August 20 as investors weighed strained Chilean output against softer global factory signals. The US-listed CPER tracker close The post Copper Slips as Chile Supply, China Demand Weigh appeared first on The Rio Times .
SQM added 4.07% while Albemarle dipped 0.07% and LIT closed flat. Chinese lithium carbonate eased 0.43% to 151,000 CNY/tonne, still up about 76% year-on-year. The post Lithium Wrap: Chile SQM Jumps 4.07% on Thursday appeared first on The Rio Times .
Zinc proxies Nexa and Buenaventura moved as supply tightening and low inventories supported prices near multi-year highs on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The post Zinc Wrap: Peru, Brazil Miners Rise on Supply Tightness appeared first on The Rio Times .
Iron ore steadied near US$95 on Thursday; Vale's US shares rose 2.37% while CSN Mineração fell. China's steel output is up but demand remains weak. The post Iron Ore Wrap: Vale Rises While China Steel Falters appeared first on The Rio Times .
A dive into Thursday's LatAm steel moves: Gerdau slid, CSN edged up, Ternium held firm. How Chinese steel, tariffs, and autos are shaping the trade. The post LatAm Steel: Gerdau Falls as China Glut Bites appeared first on The Rio Times .
WTI-tracking USO closed at US$134.54, up 2.77%, as Middle East chokepoint risk outweighed regional news on Brazil pre-salt, Guyana's Stabroek, and YPF. The post Oil Wrap: USO up 2.77% on Hormuz Supply Risk appeared first on The Rio Times .
Wheat led grains higher on Thursday as Black Sea jitters and fresh Chinese buying offset large South American harvests. Brazil and Argentina anchor supply. The post Grains Wrap: Wheat Leads, Soy and Corn Firm appeared first on The Rio Times .
Overnight stocks fall, yields stay elevated and Fed divisions keep the dollar and Latin America on edge, with Brazil’s real and Selic path tightly bound to. The post Global Economy Briefing — August 21, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
