From The Rio Times · Lachlan Williams · · 1m 50s
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Brazil's central bank sets interest rate at 13.75% as currencies weaken.
In brief
Brazil's central bank sets interest rate at 13.75% as currencies weaken. Brazil's central bank announces 13.75% interest rate today, with real, peso and Colombian peso all weakening more than 1%. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Brazil: Rate Decision
Brazil's central bank sets interest rate at 13.75% today at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Colombia: Rate Weakens
Colombian peso weakened 1.65% to 3,235.59 pesos per US$1.
Central America: Rain Risk
Heavy rain possible in Central America with 40% chance of becoming a depression within 7 days.
Colombia: Visa Deadline
Colombia's permanent-resident visa transfer deadline passed on 31 October 2026.
Mexico: Rate Decision
Mexico's central bank sets rate decision for Thursday 5 November at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Argentina: Country Risk
Argentina's country-risk gauge rose to 831 points on Tuesday.
Chile: Peso Stable
Chile's peso barely moved at 980.59 pesos per US$1.
Prediction Markets
Bettors favor no change for Brazil's rate decision at 89% probability.
Upcoming Events
Brazil's trade balance for October due Friday 6 November at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Visa Deadline Update
Holders of older permanent-resident visas must transfer before 31 October 2026.
Currency Weakness
Brazilian real, Mexican peso and Colombian peso all weakened more than 1% against US$1.
Central America Weather
US National Hurricane Center warns of heavy rain in Central America later this week.
Argentina Inflation
Argentina's inflation rate for October expected to rise above 1.8%.
Colombia Unemployment
Colombia's unemployment rate dropped to 8.0% in September 2026.
Brazil Unemployment
Brazil's unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in the latest quarter.
Brazil Inflation
Brazil's inflation rate for October expected at 0.7% against 0.51% before.
The essence
Brazil's central bank announces 13.75% interest rate today, with real, peso and Colombian peso all weakening more than 1%.
