From COMMENT Jan 30, 2013

Mexico: Aztec tiger

Mexican presidential candidate for the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), Enrique Pena Nieto, waves to supporters during a rally in Atlacomulco, Mexico State on June 17, 2012. Incoming president Enrique Pena Nieto will inherit two Mexicos when he takes office on December 1, 2012: One basking in economic growth and another mired in a bloody drug war that has left 60,000 dead ©AFP

The country has emerged from Brazil’s shadow to become the darling of investors

From MARKETS Jan 17, 2013

Global concern drives haven’s rethink

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

From WORLD Jan 17, 2013

UN ruling boosts Bolivian coca growers

Morales policies aimed at reducing cocaine production

Jan 17, 2013

Brazil keeps rates on hold

Concern about recent worsening of inflation in emerging market

From MARKETS Jan 15, 2013

Shocks combine to knock gloss off Brazil

Bovespa lags behind firm start to 2013 seen globally

From WORLD Jan 11, 2013

Unease grows for Venezuela’s generosity

Region concerned at economic impact without Chávez

Jan 10, 2013

Brazil inflation rate prompts concerns

Economists fear country is stuck in low-growth rut

From WORLD Jan 8, 2013

Chávez will miss inauguration, say officials

Vice-president Maduro acts to dispel impression of power vacuum

Editorial from COMMENT Jan 8, 2013

A trade deal for Europe and US

Timing for transatlantic talks is as good as it will ever get

Consumer movement in the region of 25 March Street, popular shopping area in downtown Sao Paulo, southeastern Brazill ©Corbis From COMMENT Jan 7, 2013

Brazil: Consumer rhythm

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

Jan 6, 2013

Bankruptcy regime for nations urged

Argentina legal battle highlights weakness of system

From WORLD Dec 28, 2012

Bondholders add twist to Argentina debt spat

Group of funds asks New York court to define key clause

From COMMENT Dec 23, 2012

Obituary: Peter Kenen, economist

Cosmopolitan American who anticipated many of the euro area’s problems

From WORLD Dec 20, 2012

Spiralling drug war envelops São Paulo

Violence claims 102 police officers’ lives in state this year

Dec 20, 2012

Brazil plans to privatise Rio airport

Government to seek $9.2bn for Galeão international and others

From WORLD Dec 16, 2012

Argentina seeks to free bond-row ship

UN order to release frigate could be difficult to enforce

From COMMENT Dec 13, 2012

Obituary: Albert Hirschman, economist

His Exit, Voice and Loyalty became a classic across the social sciences

From MARKETS Dec 13, 2012

US net imports of Venezuelan oil hit 30-year low

Washington’s reliance on Caracas for oil declines

Dec 11, 2012

Nieto seeks to open Mexican energy sector

President looks to private investment in state-run Pemex

From WORLD Dec 11, 2012

Cuba approves business co-operatives

Reform is part of change to Soviet-style command economy

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