The Rio Times

Corficolombiana debt interest for Colombia would reach about US$29.9 billion in 2027, or 31.6% of central government revenue, up from 23.6% in 2026.

Grupo México profit rose 63% to US$1.97 billion in the third quarter, beating analyst forecasts, while the miner's copper output slipped 1.9%.

Mexican Stock Exchange profit rose 1% to US$21.5 million in Q3 2026, but earnings per share of US$0.04 fell short of analyst forecasts.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana cuts the fuel levy from 4 November, taking US$0.18 a litre off diesel and US$0.09 off petrol at a cost of US$610 million.

Somalia's federal government said on 21 October that the Somaliland visa row over electronic visas is settled, but no written deal has been published.

Qualitas profit reached about US$96 million in the third quarter, with earnings per share well above forecasts, and the insurer's stock jumped on Wednesday.

Guinea's special economic crimes court sentenced Mohamed Lamine Bangoura, ex-president of the Constitutional Court, to 7 years and a fine of about US$227,000.

Egypt rejects Libya Turkey maritime deal approved by Libya's House of Representatives, saying on Wednesday 21 October it infringes its sea rights.

Eighty Honduras soldiers, 20 of them military police, are in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for about two months of security training in the United States.

Equity Bank Uganda and the energy ministry launched a green hospitality plan on 20 October, with loans for solar power and efficient cooling in hotels.

Uruguay's state power company UTE says it needs an extra US$120 million to serve Solaria's US$5.7 billion data centre park.

Famous Brands, owner of Wimpy and Steers, saw its upscale chains lose more in the six months to August 2026 while the group raised its dividend.

Paris police banned all street gatherings in central sectors on Thursday, 2 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lawyers filed a formal complaint on 21 October against the Dominican police chief over deaths in alleged shootouts.

A plain guide to Angola politics in October 2026: the president, the ruling party's succession fight, the opposition, the courts and the army.

A plain guide to Sonatrach, the state banks, the ministers and the private families behind the Algeria economy in October 2026.

A plain guide to the Cameroon economy in 2026: its state companies, banks, exporters and business families, and what each means for US readers.

A plain guide to the copper miners, state companies, banks and power utilities behind the Zambia economy in October 2026.

A plain guide to Zimbabwe politics in October 2026: the president, his rival deputy, the ruling party, the generals, the courts and the opposition.

Guyana sits on a US-run oil field.

A plain guide to the funds, banks, miners and officials behind the Rwanda economy in October 2026, and the sanctions and inflation risks they face.

A plain guide to Mozambique's weight in Africa: its size, seats at the African Union and SADC, trade deal status, partners and disputes in October 2026.

Lula signed a law on 21 October cancelling tax debts of one-person businesses and lifting their revenue cap, four days before the Brazil runoff.

Florida's attorney general says Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa is charged over US$50,000 in federal COVID-relief grants.

A plain guide to the gas producers, state companies, banks and business families behind the Trinidad and Tobago economy in October 2026.

A Quaest poll finds 44% of Brazilians fear the Bolsonaro family’s return and 42% fear Lula’s reelection, a technical tie before the 25 October runoff.

A plain guide to the banks, telecom firms, utilities and business families behind the Haiti economy in October 2026, and how gangs tax it.

How safe is the Dominican Republic in 2026?

A plain guide to Barbados geopolitics in October 2026: its ties with the US, China, Venezuela, the EU, the Gulf and India, and who decides.

A plain guide to Bahamas geopolitics in October 2026: the US tariff, a Chinese-financed hospital, UN votes and what each outside power wants.

Six days of music, film, fashion and tech in Lagos, with a free opening night.

The Puerto Rican reggaeton star plays Parque Viva near San José on Saturday 21 November.

Venezuela media in 2026: who runs state TV, who owns the private channels, which news sites stay blocked and how free the press is after Maduro.

Cape Town’s Half and 56 km Ultra run on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 April 2027.

How El Salvador plays Washington and Beijing: the US trade deal, CECOT prison, Chinese gifts, IMF money, minerals and UN votes, all explained for US readers.

Polymarket's price for German Chancellor Merz leaving office by March 2027 fell 10.5 points to 8% in 24 hours, on very thin trading.

Travis Scott, The Killers and Charli XCX headline three days at São Paulo's Interlagos circuit in March 2027.

China says the Florida warrant for Raúl Castro abuses judicial measures and urges Washington to end its Cuba embargo, its foreign ministry said Wednesday.

Who runs the Nicaragua economy in 2026?

Royal Air Maroc links Los Angeles and Casablanca three times a week.

The DP World Tour returns to Nairobi in February 2027.

US tourists can enter the Dominican Republic without six months of passport validity until 31 December 2026.

Colombia plays Chile in Cali on Friday 13 November, with all gate money going to earthquake relief.

Vasco host Palmeiras in Rio on Sunday 8 November for a place in the Copa do Brasil final.

Lollapalooza Argentina 2027 runs 12 to 14 March at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, led by Travis Scott and The Killers.

AEW Monterrey tapes Dynamite and Collision on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at Arena Monterrey, with tickets from about US$27 at SuperBoletos.

Futura's new Brazil runoff poll gives Flávio Bolsonaro 51.1% and Lula 48.9% of valid votes, a technical tie four days before the vote.

The surf-folk star returns to Chile on Wednesday 10 February 2027.

Palver, an online pollster, has Flávio Bolsonaro at 50% and Lula at 48% in Brazil's runoff, a technical tie four days before the vote.

Brazil's electoral court gave prosecutors 24 hours to rule on Meta's steps to treat Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally before the 25 October runoff.