Reuters
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 00:00
Mexican industry is surging ahead after a deep recession, but an escalating drugs war, stalled economic reforms and a dysfunctional oil monopoly are hindering Latin America's No. 2 economy.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 00:00
Authorities have denied immediate plans to limit foreign investment but industry leaders are concerned that excessive restrictions could stifle fresh investments
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 00:00
Tussles over President Juan Manuel Santos' reform agenda, an ongoing guerrilla and drugs war, peso appreciation and delicate ties with neighbors Venezuela and Ecuador.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 00:00
"I have a year and a half more in this government, then six more in the next one," Chavez said with a grin.
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 00:00
The report by the Inter-American Development Bank, which focuses on Latin American and the Caribbean issues, said countries hardest hit were those where food makes up a large part of their overall inflation basket.
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 00:00
It was the third attack on the 480-mile (780-kilometre) Cano Limon-Covenas line blamed on leftist rebels since late February.
Friday, April 22, 2011 - 00:00
South America's biggest oil producer, which pumps almost 3 million barrels per day, has enjoyed sharply higher income from its main export.
Friday, April 22, 2011 - 00:00
Federal police digging in the outskirts of Durango, capital of the Mexican state of the same name, uncovered the severely decomposed bodies in the last two days.
Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 00:00
An accused drug lord sitting in a high-security jail outside Bogota has become an unlikely symbol of friendship for Colombia and Venezuela.
Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 00:00
China has put its relations with Latin America's largest economy back on track by sending Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff home with billions of dollars in pledged investments.