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McLaren Brings Upgrades to US Grand Prix

McLaren brings braking and floor upgrades to the US Grand Prix in Austin after scoring 33 points in three races. Race Sunday, 25 October, 4:00 p.m. ET.

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Sudan's Leader Lifts Import Ban on Food

Sudan's army chief cancelled an import ban as the dollar hit 10,300 pounds and inflation reached 28.29%. Importers want a written order.

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Bradesco Tops Brazil Bank Complaint Ranking

Brazil's central bank ranks Bradesco first on customer complaints in Q3 2026: 57.23 valid complaints per million clients, down from 84.90 in Q2.

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US Offers Migrant Children US$3,000 to Leave

The US Department of Homeland Security offers migrant children up to US$3,000 to leave voluntarily. See how it works, who qualifies and what critics say.

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YPF McDonald's Opens in Argentina, 22 Oct

The first YPF McDonald's opens on 22 October 2026 in Vicente López, near Buenos Aires, the first step of a deal with Arcos Dorados.

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Petrobras Shares Hold as Brazil Falls 1%

Petrobras shares held up on 22 October while Brazil's Ibovespa fell about 1% before the runoff. See the oil, diesel and election numbers.

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Central Puerto Unit Wins 1 Vaca Muerta Block

Central Puerto's Patagonia Energy unit won the Corralera Noroeste Vaca Muerta block, one of eight areas Neuquén awarded for US$230.1 million of work.

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Vinte Profit Slips 0.6% as Tax Bill Climbs

Vinte profit fell 0.6% to about US$20 million in the third quarter as a higher tax charge offset 5.9% revenue growth and wider margins.

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Avianca Cargo Runs 16 Weekly Quito Flights

Avianca Cargo runs 16 weekly cargo flights from Quito to Miami and Los Angeles, mostly with Ecuadorian flowers, its chief executive said.

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Brazil Weighs Loan Limits as Debt Hits 49.9%

Brazil's central bank is studying income-linked limits on unsecured loans as household debt reaches 49.9% of income, news reports said on 20 October.

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Ecuador Fuel Subsidy Tops US$1.25 Billion

Ecuador spent US$1.254 billion from January to August subsidising imported fuels, 66% more than in 2025, central bank data show.

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Brazil Grid Loses 191 Towers to Storms

Brazil's grid operator ONS says 191 high-voltage transmission towers fell since 26 July as storms hit, and the national grid kept operating.

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São Paulo Nightlife Tonight: Blue Note, JazzB — October 22, 2026

São Paulo nightlife for Thursday, 22 October 2026: Lissa Martins and a Phil Collins tribute at Blue Note SP, plus jazz at JazzB.

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Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight: Piaf Musical, Audio Rebel — October 22, 2026

Rio nightlife for Thursday, 22 October 2026: the Piaf musical at Teatro Riachuelo, ÀIYÉ at Audio Rebel and Rio Scenarium, with prices.

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Iran Airspace Closure Odds Jump to 41%

Polymarket traders put the odds that Iran closes its airspace by 31 December at 41%, up 11.5 points in 24 hours (22 October, 6:30 a.m. ET).

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Lyon Bans All Protests This Saturday

France's Rhône prefecture banned all demonstrations in Lyon on Saturday 24 October, a week after riots and looting. Here is what we know so far.

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Best Places to Live in Guatemala for Expats

Antigua, Guatemala City, Lake Atitlán or Xela? Compare four expat bases, the US Level 3 advisory and the 90-day entry rule for Americans.

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PoderData Poll Has Flávio 51%, Lula 49%

A new PoderData/Aya poll puts Flávio Bolsonaro at 51% and Lula at 49% of valid votes, a technical tie three days before Brazil's 25 October runoff.

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Mexico Inflation Rises to 3.62% Mid-October

Mexico's inflation rose to 3.62% in early October and core prices beat forecasts, leaving Banxico less room to cut its 6.50% rate on 5 November.

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Algeria Sets Daily Food Price Checks 20 Oct

Algeria's food price checks took shape on Tuesday 20 October, as the Prime Minister met wholesale agents and the trade minister ordered more inspectors.

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What's On in Latin America: The Week of October 19–25, 2026

Your Latin America week of 19 to 25 October: Brazil's runoff and last debate, Libertadores semi-finals, Festival Bamba and Fonseca in Bogotá.

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Best Places to Live in Ghana for Expats 2026

East Legon, Cantonments, Osu and Kumasi ranked for US expats: Ghana is Level 2 on the State Department scale and an e-visa costs about US$260.

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What to Do in São Paulo in October 2026: BTS, Iron Maiden and the Berliner Philharmoniker

São Paulo in October 2026: three BTS stadium nights, Iron Maiden, the Berliner Philharmoniker, the 50th Mostra and Fashion Week.

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Latin America Sports Daily for Sunday, October 18, 2026

Latin America Sports Daily for October 18, 2026: Copa Libertadores semi-final build-up, a Brasileirão result and the Shanghai doubles final.

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São Paulo Daily Brief — Sunday, October 18, 2026

São Paulo Sunday: your daily brief for 18 Oct 2026 with the last day of Viradinha Cultural, the Mostra film festival and market mood.

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Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Sunday, October 18, 2026

Rio Sunday 18 October guide: beach weather, open museums, the R$7.90 metro fare and Brazil markets ahead of the 25 October runoff.

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Tyler Perry Reportedly Buys Puerto Rico Home

Tyler Perry reportedly bought a US$30 million home in Puerto Rico and plans a production office. We separate what is reported from what is confirmed.

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What to Do in Tunis in October 2026: JAOU and Concerts

Tunis in October 2026: JAOU Tunis 26 opens 23 October, Yasmine Hamdan plays 25 October, and tickets start at 5 TND (about US$2).

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Sahel Jihadist Rivalry Becomes a Regional War in 2026

The Sahel jihadist rivalry between al-Qaeda's JNIM and Islamic State Sahel has killed 2,200 since 2019 and is now spreading toward Nigeria.

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Ecuador Geopolitics Explained 2026

Ecuador geopolitics in October 2026: a US trade deal awaiting a vote, Chinese grants and mines, US forces on the coast and a tariff war with Colombia.