From GLOBAL ECONOMY 6:14pm

Bullish Latin America leaders host summit

First meeting with EU counterparts held in Chile

AMERICAS SOCIETY Jan 20, 2013

Colombian rebels kidnap five mine workers

Victims of ELN guerrillas include a Canadian and two Peruvians

Jan 18, 2013

Video: Chávez uncertainty

From MARKETS Jan 17, 2013

Global concern drives haven’s rethink

New Cayman rules will affect thousands of hedge funds and shell companies

AMERICAS REGULATION Jan 17, 2013

Cayman Islands to open up to scrutiny

Move to shed reputation for clandestine financial activity

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 17, 2013

UN ruling boosts Bolivian coca growers

Morales policies aimed at reducing cocaine production

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 16, 2013

Maduro gives Chavez’s national address

Vice-president deputises at state of the nation speech

From COMPANIES Jan 15, 2013

Ex-McKinsey official to head KKR in Brazil

Fergie to expand group’s presence in the country

From MARKETS Jan 15, 2013

Shocks combine to knock gloss off Brazil

Bovespa lags behind firm start to 2013 seen globally

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 14, 2013

Colombia peace talks resume in Cuba

Negotiator seeks to push pace of negotiations

Jan 11, 2013

Unease grows for Venezuela’s generosity

Region concerned at economic impact without Chávez

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 10, 2013

Brazil inflation rate prompts concerns

Economists fear country is stuck in low-growth rut

John Authers from MARKETS Jan 10, 2013

Video: Argentine default fears ease

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

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