Fitch Affirms Mexico at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Mexico's long-term foreign and local currency IDRs at 'BBB+' and 'A-', respectively.

Venezuela Still Seen Defaulting in 2015 by Deutsche Bank

(Bloomberg) -- With oil prices ticking up and new financing commitments, cash-strapped Venezuela is persuading traders and analysts alike to back away from calls the country will default this year. But not everyone is buying it.

Insight: Brazilian companies push for deal to minimize Petrobras scandal

(Reuters) - Some of the companies caught up in a massive corruption scandal at state-run oil firm Petrobras are quietly pressing Brazil's government and judiciary to strike a "grand bargain" to minimize the legal fallout, five sources with knowledge of the talks say.

Cuban cigar maker eyes 25-30 percent of U.S. market if embargo lifted

(Reuters) - Cuban cigar-maker Habanos S.A. expects to immediately gain 25 to 30 percent of the U.S. premium cigar market if the United States lifts its trade embargo and up to 70 percent of the market within a few years, the company said on Monday.

Mexico Central Bank Cuts ’15 GDP Forecast for Second Time

(Bloomberg) -- Mexican policy makers reduced their 2015 growth forecast for the second time following a slump in global oil prices and a decline in domestic output.

Argentina says considering offer to resume debt revamp talks

BUENOS AIRES, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The mediator in the case brought by investors who rejected Argentina's 2005 and 2010 debt restructurings said on Thursday that the "holdout" investors offered to reopen talks with Buenos Aires, and the government said it was considering the offer.

Mexico cenbank to keep close eye on peso, output gap -Carstens

MEXICO CITY, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Mexico's central bank will remain very vigilant to the country's exchange rate and output gap, bank governor Agustin Carstens said on Thursday, adding that any tightening of U.S. monetary policy could affect capital flows to Latin America's No. 2 economy.

Research and Markets: Latin American Economy & Business 2015

Latin America has long been a region of immense economic potential, but equally it has been plagued by recurring difficulties, and through our Latin American Economy & Business monthly report we ensure that our clients are always kept fully briefed on the key economic and business developments throughout the region.

Brazil sovereign debt sales on hold amid Petrobras scandal: source

(Reuters) - Brazil's government is putting global bond sales on hold due to a widening corruption scandal at state-run oil company Petrobras, a member of President Dilma Rousseff's economic team said on Tuesday.