From The Rio Times · Valentina Gómez · · 1m 50s
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide
Brazil votes today as Peru's dry law ends and Colombia's visa deadline looms.
In brief
Brazil votes today as Peru's dry law ends and Colombia's visa deadline looms. Brazil holds presidential election with 158.7 million voters; Peru's alcohol ban ends Monday; Colombia's permanent-resident visa transfer deadline is 31 October. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Brazil votes today
Brazil holds presidential election with 158.7 million registered voters choosing a president, governors, 513 chamber members, and 27 senators.
Peru votes today
Peru holds regional and municipal elections with 26 million citizens voting for local authorities from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Peru time.
Colombia's visa deadline
Colombia's permanent-resident visa transfer deadline is 31 October 2: 27 days remain for older visa holders to transfer.
Hurricane Rachel
Hurricane Rachel weakens to Category 1 and moves west away from Mexico’s Pacific coast.
Market rates unchanged
Local markets closed today so Friday’s exchange rates stay in force until Monday.
Brazil PTAX rate
Brazil’s PTAX fixing rose to 5.2238 to sell on Friday, meaning R$1,000 is about US$191.
Mexico peso FIX
Mexico’s FIX rate dropped to 18.1903 pesos per dollar on Friday, with MXN 10,000 worth about US$550.
Chile UF rate
Chile’s UF rate is 41,089.96 pesos (about US$42) today, up from 972.60 the previous day.
Colombia TRM rate
Colombia’s TRM rate fell to 3,273.49 pesos per dollar, valid Saturday to Monday.
Argentina blue dollar
Argentina’s blue dollar rate closed at 1,540 to sell, with ARS 1,000,000 worth about US$649.
Calendar ahead
Brazil markets reopen Monday; Peru’s dry law ends Monday 8 a.m.; Colombia’s visa deadline is 31 October.
What changed since yesterday
Brazil election polls open today; Peru dry law ends Monday; Hurricane Rachel weakens to Category 1.
What happens next
Brazil runoff election if no candidate wins outright; Peru dry law ends Monday 8 a.m.; Colombia visa deadline 31 October.
The takeaway
Brazil holds presidential election with 158.7 million voters; Peru's alcohol ban ends Monday; Colombia's permanent-resident visa transfer deadline is 31 October.
