Rio Times · Latin America

Key Facts

Latin America — —Brazil Shock and grief after a dam collapse floods the south, killing 13; the capital seethes with political intrigue over a high-stakes medical procedure.

—Colombia Tense relief as the army rescues 45 hostages in Chocó, but 39 others remain captive; urban centres prepare for a week of street protests.

—Argentina A cautious, strategic optimism pervades Casa Rosada as Milei drafts a new Central Bank charter to solidify his economic overhaul.