AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY 9:04am

Maduro gives Chavez’s national address

Vice-president deputises at state of the nation speech

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 10, 2013

Brazil inflation rate prompts concerns

Economists fear country is stuck in low-growth rut

Paul Singer and Cristina Kirchner John Authers from MARKETS Jan 10, 2013

Video: Argentine default fears ease

Chavez supporters ©AFP AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 10, 2013

Absent Chávez wins show of solidarity

Leaders in Caracas to mark start of presidential term

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 10, 2013

Caracas to host leaders without Chávez

Government organises event to show solidarity with ailing president

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 10, 2013

Argentine naval frigate returns home

Libertad greeted by fanfare after seizure over debt claim

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 9, 2013

Court clears Chávez ceremony delay

Opponents claim judiciary is controlled by politicians

Jan 9, 2013

Colombia reopens Uribe inquiry

Probe into ex-president’s link to brutal paramilitaries

AMERICAS SOCIETY Jan 9, 2013

A middle class emerges from Peru growth

Asian demand for copper and gold has spurred country’s advance

From COMPANIES Jan 8, 2013

Banco Cruzeiro faces false loan claims

Former controlling shareholders indicted

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 8, 2013

Chávez will miss inauguration, say officials

Vice-president Maduro acts to dispel impression of power vacuum

beyondbrics from AMERICAS SOCIETY Jan 8, 2013

Chavez inauguration postponed

Swearing in delayed for sick president

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 8, 2013

Chávez cancer sparks leadership fears

Venezuelan government says president is in ‘stable’ condition

From COMPANIES Jan 7, 2013

Brazil auto production falters

Concern about offsetting economic weakness

From COMMENT Jan 7, 2013

Brazil’s instalments culture spurs indebtedness

As more people are encouraged to buy beyond their means, household debt levels threaten growth

From COMMENT Jan 7, 2013

Brazil: Consumer rhythm

Cracks are appearing in the economy but business leaders’ faith in the spending frenzy remains unshaken