# Latin American Pulse

> Riyadh missile strikes spark oil fears as Brazil election runoff tensions rise.
- Title: Latin American Pulse · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: Riyadh missile strikes spark oil fears as Brazil election runoff tensions rise. Riyadh missile strikes raise oil prices, while Brazil's election runoff sees…
- Keywords: brazil, election, runoff, tse, lula, bolsonaro, mudslide, chile, mexico, visa, fees, argentina
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/latin-american-pulse-for-tuesday-october-13-2026
- Author: Isabel Rojas
- Published: 2026-10-13T03:33:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brazil, election, runoff, tse, lula, bolsonaro, mudslide, chile, mexico, visa, fees, argentina
## Riyadh Missile Strikes
Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh’s airport killed at least three people including an airline captain.

> at least three people
## Oil Price Impact
The attacks could raise global oil prices and shipping costs for import-dependent Latin American economies.

> global oil prices
## Brazil Election Tension
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court ordered Lula and allies to remove videos against Flávio Bolsonaro.

> Superior Electoral Court
## Runoff Prediction
Polymarket prices a Flávio Bolsonaro win in the 25 October runoff at 87.8%.

> 87.8%
## Mexico Visa Fees
Mexico’s proposed 2027 Federal Rights Law would raise visa and tourist entry fees.

> 2027 Federal Rights Law
## Chile Mudslide
Chile declared Las Condes a disaster zone after an 8 October mudslide injured six people.

> 8 October mudslide
## Argentina Inflation
Argentina’s INDEC publishes September consumer prices today after market holiday.

> September consumer prices
## Colombia Market
Colombia’s stock market reopened after Columbus Day holiday with oil above US$100 a barrel.

> US$100 a barrel
## Regional Mood
Latin America feels economic vulnerability as old protections thin and state promises weaken.

> economic vulnerability
## Market Impact
Latin American markets show mixed performance with Brazil up 1.38% and Mexico up 0.55%.

> Brazil up 1.38%
## What Happens Next
Latin American investors monitor oil prices and local elections for economic stability.

> economic stability
## Key takeaway

Riyadh missile strikes raise oil prices, while Brazil's election runoff sees TSE ordering Lula to remove videos against Bolsonaro.