Financial Times
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 00:00
For the moment, strong revenues from high commodity prices mean the government can afford to be all things to all men. "We are not populists," says Mr Lerner.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 00:00
Mexico is heavily dependent on exports of crude oil, automobiles and a range of other goods whose sales appear likely to be severely affected by reductions in US consumer demand.
Friday, July 22, 2011 - 00:00
Álvaro Colom insisted that only a significant improvement in security intelligence combined with a regional project to combine military strength would rid Central America of the vicious gangs.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 00:00
As a multinational company operating a maquila-style business, you are unlikely to feel the heat.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 00:00
The decision to keep respected economist Julio Velarde in his post as the president of the central bank is so far the most clear message that Mr Humala plans to follow the so-called "Lulismo" economic model.
Monday, July 18, 2011 - 00:00
The nationalist former soldier lost 29 percentage points in a month after his younger brother presented himself as an official emissary on a trip to Russia to discuss gas, fisheries and arms deals.
Monday, July 18, 2011 - 00:00
Humala's first cabinet will be under enormous pressure as he sets out to balance social spending pledges with his sworn oath to keep the economy growing.
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 00:00
Speculation has been rife for weeks as to what Chavez's illness could mean for Venezuelan debt, and prices have recovered considerably as traders bet that the likelihood of a regime change has increased.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 00:00
We calculate that the debt service burden for the so-called "middle class" in Brazil has now breached 50 per cent of disposable income.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 00:00
As state governor, Mr Pena Nieto has played a shrewd and effective game of trading on the PRI's reputation for governing efficiently in office while promoting the idea of a youthful, modern and dynamic approach.