7:01pm

Fernández and media group prepare for fight

Clash between former allies raises fears for independent judiciary

11:20pm

General Atlantic invests in Brazilian broker

Private equity firm pays $201m for ‘minority’ stake in XP Investimentos

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Dec 4, 2012

Peña Nieto sets out reform agenda

Pact for Mexico features 95 separate ‘commitments’

Dec 4, 2012

US court rejects Argentina default payment

Case has ramifications for international financial system

A workman is seen working underground for Telefonica ©Bloomberg From COMPANIES Dec 2, 2012

Telefónica signals LatAm part- float

Alierta aims to prove Spanish group is undervalued

From MARKETS Nov 30, 2012

Brazil adds to emerging market slowdown

Country set for one of worst years in a decade

The Itaipu dam, the world's second-largest hydroelectric power producer, is seen in the Parana River along the border of Brazil ©AP From COMPANIES Nov 26, 2012

Brazil’s power groups warn on price cuts

Suppliers oppose government’s push to lower costs for businesses

Nov 23, 2012

Argentina’s Fernández rages at NY ruling

Nation risks default as president sets stage for economic drama

From COMPANIES Nov 15, 2012

Manguinhos move puts focus on Brazil oil

Refinery to fight surprise nationalisation

From COMPANIES Nov 13, 2012

JBS profits up despite US drought

Brazilian beef producer reports highest earnings since 2008

From COMPANIES Nov 7, 2012

Argentine judge freezes Chevron assets

Move attempts to enforce $19bn Ecuadorean ruling

From COMPANIES Nov 7, 2012

YPF profits plunge on higher costs

Production up 0.6 per cent at nationalised Argentine energy group

From COMPANIES Nov 5, 2012

Petrobras faces R$4.78bn tax claim

Charge is related to lease of foreign offshore oil platforms

From COMPANIES Oct 28, 2012

Brazil’s slowdown adds to carmakers’ woes

Some groups have suspended plans to move production onshore

From COMPANIES Oct 28, 2012

Carmakers warn on Brazil’s imports tax

Measure will cut sales and force groups to rethink investments

From COMPANIES Oct 27, 2012

Falling crude production dents Petrobras

Brazilian group also hurt by cost of imported fuel

From COMPANIES Oct 26, 2012

América Móvil profits jump on forex gains

Wireless subscribers increase by 7%

From COMPANIES Oct 25, 2012

Stronger peso lifts Televisa profits

Mexican broadcaster benefits from cheaper financing

From COMPANIES Oct 25, 2012

Vale puts Guinea mining project on hold

Brazilian group reports 66% decline in quarterly profit

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Oct 24, 2012

Argentina vows to break up media group

Clarín’s ‘excess’ broadcast licenses to be auctioned off