From MARKETS May 14, 2012

Brasília cheers the real’s decline

Finance minister says ‘no cause for concern’

May 7, 2012

EU warns of growing LatAm protectionism

Brazil urged to resist import-limiting policies

From AMERICAS ECONOMY May 4, 2012

Brazilian interest rates set to hit record lows

Drop to follow presidential change to savings accounts

May 2, 2012

Brazilian industry hit as China imports grow

Weaker currency and government efforts fail to halt slowdown

From AMERICAS ECONOMY May 2, 2012

Brazil’s biggest lender urges lower interest rates

Move necessary to continue economy’s rapid growth

From MARKETS Apr 25, 2012

Orders for BTG shares outstrip supply

IPO prices at R$31.25 in middle of range

From EUROPE Apr 20, 2012

EU to retaliate for Argentina’s YPF seizure

Brussels has limited options for intervention

Brazil central bank ©Bloomberg From AMERICAS ECONOMY Apr 19, 2012

High rates give Brazil growing pains

Bank overdraft costs soared to 188% in 2011

Apr 19, 2012

Brazil cuts rates further as growth slows

Central bank reduces benchmark by 75 basis points

Alleged drug trafficker of the gang "La Familia Michoacana" From COMMENT Apr 18, 2012

Latin America: A toxic trade

While many of the region’s economies are booming, the battle against illegal drugs cartels is placing severe strain on resources and institutions

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Apr 17, 2012

YPF move meets mixed reaction

Threat to Argentine president’s ratings might explain her action

From EUROPE Apr 17, 2012

Argentina strikes at bad time for Rajoy

Fernández accused of hitting Spain when it is down

From COMPANIES Apr 15, 2012

Colombia sets its sights on Codelco deal

New laws to streamline development process and improve compliance

Apr 3, 2012

Brazil unveils measures to boost industry

Moves will cost the treasury R$5.8bn in foregone taxes

Markets Insight from MARKETS Apr 2, 2012

Brazil should embrace a freer market

A more diverse economy will alleviate need for ‘currency wars’

Mar 25, 2012

Investors in Brazil feel tied on land issue

Billions on hold amid legal hiatus on investment

From MARKETS Mar 19, 2012

Brics to discuss common development bank

Group looking to build shared institutions

Mar 19, 2012

China and IDB set up $1bn Latin American fund

Beijing extends financing role in region, with focus on infrastructure

Mar 18, 2012

Latin America vulnerable to new downturn

Inter-American Development Bank says outlook favourable but risky

From MARKETS Mar 18, 2012

Bolivia plans first bond since early 1900s

Nation to sell up to $500m in New York

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