Bloomberg
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 00:00
The blast and ongoing fire at Amuay, 240 miles west of the capital, Caracas, adds to a number of events in recent weeks that have fueled concern over mismanagement.
Friday, August 3, 2012 - 00:00
Could one of the most powerful figures in Brazil's ruling Workers' Party go to jail?
Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 00:00
The country will open its first private prisons this year as the U.S.-backed war against drug gangs fills cells past capacity.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 00:00
The U.S. is determined to stop the flow of illicit arms and money that is fueling the violence across its southern border, William Burns said during a visit to Mexico today.
Friday, July 13, 2012 - 00:00
Gold mining probably has become the second-largest source of revenue for rebels and gangs in Colombia.
Friday, July 13, 2012 - 00:00
To change Pemex, Pena Nieto will have to challenge entrenched interests, from the unions to local officials, who have all benefited from Pemex's largesse.
Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 00:00
While unemployment in May was at a record low for the month of 5.8 percent, the economy generated 45 percent fewer jobs than a year ago.
Monday, July 9, 2012 - 00:00
Ecuador is seeking a $515 million loan from the Latin American Reserve Fund to shore up liquidity as falling oil prices leave President Rafael Correa looking for new ways to fund spending.
Friday, June 29, 2012 - 00:00
From bread, beer and milk to telephones, television and electricity, monopolies and duopolies dominate Mexico's economy.
Friday, June 29, 2012 - 00:00
Papers show that Brazil's secret service spied on both Dilma Rousseff, now the president, and her mentor and predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, from the time democracy was restored until the early 1990s.