Brazil economy faces gloomy outlook without reforms: IMF

BRASILIA (Reuters) - The Brazilian economy will likely have a mild recovery next year as electoral uncertainty fades, but still lag regional peer Mexico that should grow faster after a series of economic reforms, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.

Mexico manufacturing sentiment ticks up in May

(Reuters) - Mexico's manufacturing sector sentiment edged up in May, rising for a second month in a row off a five-month low, on improving new orders and employment even as output dipped amid a sluggish economic recovery.

Uruguay’s Growth Pushing Inflation Past Target, Bergara Says

Uruguay’s growing economy and a tight labor market are keeping inflation above policy makers’ target, according to Economy Minister Mario Bergara.

Brazil's Consumer Confidence Index Fell in January -FGV

SAO PAULO--Brazil's main consumer confidence index dropped in January to its lowest level since June 2009 due to the country's mediocre economic activity and rising inflationary pressures, the Getulio Vargas Foundation, or FGV, said Friday.

UPDATE 3-Brazil October jobless rate hits lowest in 10 months

SAO PAULO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's jobless rate in October dropped to its lowest level this year as employment growth outpaced a marginal increase in the number of job seekers.