LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Your Tuesday guide: Brazil’s real jumps after the vote, Lima’s mayor race stays open, and Colombia’s visa-transfer deadline is 25 days away. The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 brings a mix of political excitement and weather updates for South America. In Brazil, the presidential campaign continues until the runoff on Sunday, October 25, and foreign residents are unable to vote. Peruvian elections are also ongoing, with a slow count showing 7.301% of votes going to a special election jury for review.
Mexico's Pacific coast is dealing with weakened Tropical Storm Rachel, which has weakened to Category 1 and is moving away from Baja California Sur. Swells of 2.5 to 3.5 meters are expected along the southern coast, and a second low-pressure area may develop into a storm named Simon within 48 hours.
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