From COMPANIES Nov 26, 2012

Brazil’s power groups warn on price cuts

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

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 AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Sep 29, 2012

Mexico approves sweeping labour reforms

New Congress approves plan from outgoing president

From COMPANIES Aug 29, 2012

Chile court blocks Batista’s power project

Brazilian billionaire suffers blow as Castilla plant rejected

From COMPANIES Aug 29, 2012

Bolivia losing its attraction to miners

Nationalisations endanger investments, say industry executives

From COMPANIES Aug 9, 2012

Brazil in Telecom Italia probe

Regulator focuses on allegations calls deliberately dropped

From US & CANADA Jul 18, 2012

HSBC’s Mexico nightmare on money laundering

Business interests trumped obligations, says Senate report

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jun 22, 2012

Glencore warns Bolivia over mining

Commodity trader says nationalisation would harm foreign investment

Jun 15, 2012

Argentina restricts dollar investment

Government steps up push for peso savings

Jun 4, 2012

Brazil launches revamped antitrust regime

Move aims to replicate US and European methods

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY May 26, 2012

Brazilian vetoes upset rainforest activists

President blocks only parts of bill pushed by lobbyists

May 7, 2012

EU warns of growing LatAm protectionism

Brazil urged to resist import-limiting policies

From COMPANIES May 3, 2012

América Móvil unit avoids $1bn fine

Carlos Slim makes unspecified concessions to Mexican regulators

From COMPANIES Apr 22, 2012

Walmart hit by Mexico bribery claims

Retailer ‘concerned’ over allegation it covered up payments

Global Insight from AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Apr 17, 2012

Fernández takes her revenge

President to teach Argentine oligarchs a lesson

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Apr 17, 2012

Argentina to renationalise oil group YPF

Spain summons Argentine ambassador as Repsol shares slide

From COMPANIES Apr 15, 2012

Colombia sets its sights on Codelco deal

New laws to streamline development process and improve compliance

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Mar 28, 2012

Mexico bank chief demands economic reform

Energy and telecoms revamp urged to boost growth

From COMPANIES Mar 13, 2012

Local supply policy tests Petrobras

Missed production targets cast cloud over stock performance

Feb 23, 2012

Europe and US to clash over online data protection

Proposal for a series of agreements between consumer groups and online advertisers to be pioneered by US