The Rio Times https://www.riotimesonline.com/ Latin American Financial and Expat Intelligence Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:13:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.riotimesonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/icon-512-80x80.png The Rio Times https://www.riotimesonline.com/ 32 32 Best Places to Live in Peru for Expats 2026 https://www.riotimesonline.com/best-places-to-live-in-peru-for-expats-2026/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:13:19 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/?p=751280 Lima, Arequipa or Cusco? We rank Peru’s expat bases on rent, safety, altitude and visas, with Lima apartments at US$1,129 to US$1,260 a month.

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]]> Wau Court Jails Soldier for Killing UN Worker https://www.riotimesonline.com/wau-court-jails-soldier-killing-un-worker-south-sudan/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:10:44 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/?p=751277 A court martial in Wau jailed a South Sudanese soldier for 10 years over the December 2025 killing of a UNMISS language assistant.

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]]> Rwanda and Its Neighbours in East Africa https://www.riotimesonline.com/rwanda-in-east-africa-explained-2026/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:43:52 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/rwanda-in-east-africa-explained-2026/ Rwanda neighbourhood explained: four borders, the M23 war and Washington Accords with Congo, the closed Burundi border, EAC trade and Lake Kivu in 2026.

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]]> Ghana Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 https://www.riotimesonline.com/ghana-culture-key-figures-2026/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:43:10 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/ghana-culture-key-figures-2026/ Ghana culture in 2026 explained: the musicians, artists, writers, athletes and festivals that matter, from highlife and kente to Black Sherif.

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]]> Morocco Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026 https://www.riotimesonline.com/morocco-politics-key-players-2026/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:42:28 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/morocco-politics-key-players-2026/ Morocco politics in October 2026: King Mohammed VI, new head of government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the parties, the army and who decides.

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]]> Egypt Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026 https://www.riotimesonline.com/egypt-politics-key-players-2026/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:41:51 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/egypt-politics-key-players-2026/ Egypt politics explained for 2026: President Sisi, Prime Minister Madbouly, the key ministers, parliament, the army, the courts and who could rise next.

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]]> Kenya Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 https://www.riotimesonline.com/kenya-culture-key-figures-2026/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:41:13 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/kenya-culture-key-figures-2026/ Kenya culture in 2026 explained: the writers, musicians, film-makers, artists, athletes and festivals that matter, plus safety notes for US visitors.

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]]> Foreign Powers and Investors in Nigeria 2026 https://www.riotimesonline.com/nigeria-foreign-players-2026/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:40:31 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/nigeria-foreign-players-2026/ Nigeria foreign players explained: the World Bank, Eurobond buyers, China, Gulf banks, US and UK funds, oil majors and a US$22.8 billion diaspora.

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]]> South Africa Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 https://www.riotimesonline.com/south-africa-culture-key-figures-2026/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:39:47 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/south-africa-culture-key-figures-2026/ South Africa culture explained: Grammy winner Tyla, Nobel novelists Gordimer and Coetzee, the Springboks, Trevor Noah and the festivals to know.

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]]> Mexican Independence Day Parade Route Times and Tips https://www.riotimesonline.com/mexican-independence-day-parade-guide/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:38:58 +0000 https://www.riotimesonline.com/mexican-independence-day-parade-guide/ The Mexican Independence Day parade leaves Mexico City's Zócalo at 10 a.m. on 16 September. Route, Grito times, Metro closures and safety tips.

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