Financial Times (UK)
Monday, March 5, 2012 - 00:00
It was a decision that could not have been better calculated to infuriate Brazil, particularly President Dilma Rousseff.
Friday, March 2, 2012 - 00:00
The administration of centre-right President Felipe Calderon has strengthened Mexico's public finances and successfully navigated the global recession. But it has drawn criticism for its military-led crackdown on crime.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 00:00
US diplomats in Brazil will be keen to reassure the Brazilian government the decision was based on technical issues to avoid clouding Boeing's bid for the Brazilian fighter jet programme.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 00:00
The majority of the loans to Latin America are from the CDB, and the CDB actually charges higher interest rates than their Western counterparts.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 00:00
Chavez's health will only make the next eight months more nailbiting as after 13 years in opposition, Capriles and his supporters push for victory.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 00:00
Although data on the number of crack users are unavailable, a study of Brazil's municipalities shows that 91 per cent of the 4,430 cities surveyed have a crack problem.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 00:00
A considerable lead but smaller than the one of more than 20 percentage points that he commanded in the first half of January.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 00:00
As the economies of the poorer northeastern states have boomed, so have they become more violent.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 00:00
An hour later, even the television presenter was eager to end the transmission. After witnessing the pre-candidates' formulaic delivery, he turned to the cameras and admitted: "It was very boring."
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 00:00
Last year, for every dollar sent home by foreigners, only $2.43 was sent back by Brazilian workers abroad, the smallest difference in history.