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LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Sunday, October 4, 2026

Your Sunday guide: Brazil and Peru vote today, Colombia’s visa deadline is 27 days away, and Friday’s FX rates stay in force until Monday.

2h ago ·riotimesonline.com

Brazil Election Results Start 17:00 Brasília Time

Results start at 5 p.m. Brasília time (4 p.m. US Eastern, 9 p.m. London). Here is where to follow Brazil’s count and what a runoff means.

2h ago ·riotimesonline.com

Peru Regions Face 29 November Runoff Under 30% Rule

A Peruvian governor ticket needs 30% of valid votes to win outright. The court has set 29 November for any runoff. Here is the timetable for expats.

• Peru regions may hold runoff election on 29 November under 30% rule.
• 26 million citizens voted for regional leaders from October 7-5.
• If no ticket gets 30%, top two proceed to second election with simple majority.

2h ago ·riotimesonline.com

The world we knew is slipping away

The world we knew is slipping away newspress_en Sun, 10/04/2026 - 05:38 Opinion The danger is that we have become accustomed to such a world.

• Global crises increasing at alarming rate due to addiction to surprise and instant information
• Cold War simplicity replaced by multipolar world with China rising and Russia seeking influence
• Houthi attacks in Yemen impacting energy markets and supply chains across the region

2h ago ·en.majalla.com