Latin American 'reconquest' well-placed for Spanish recovery

MADRID/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - As Spain's economy begins to recover from a near-fatal crisis, Latin American companies and entrepreneurs are ahead of the pack in gaining a foothold from which they can grab a share of the spoils.

Brazil Swap Rates Climb on Higher Inflation Forecast; Real Falls

Brazilian swap rates rose to a six- week high after analysts covering the economy increased their 2012 inflation forecast, bolstering speculation the central bank may limit its cycle of borrowing-cost cuts.

Analysis: Latin America's love affair with China may sour

MEXICO CITY/SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Latin America has developed a dangerous dependency on China as a voracious consumer of commodity exports and the region now faces a potential hit as the huge Asian economy cools.

Is Latin America’s middle class on safe ground?

BOGOTA, Colombia (MarketWatch) — Andrea Enciso Garcia has found a niche — buying certified organic vegetables and herbs from farms outside Bogota and selling them to the newly created middle class of Colombia.

Mexico Peso Rises for Second Day as China Comment Supports Risk

Mexico’s peso rose after China’s government said it will focus on bolstering growth, fueling confidence in global expansion after the Latin American’s country’s policy makers boosted their economic forecasts.

Peru, Latin America's hidden growth story

LIMA, Peru — First, the hammer blows ring out across the neighborhood. Then the cement mixer begins its deafening rumble. It is 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning.

Brazil stocks fall on inflation, euro-zone views

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Brazilian and Mexican stocks fell Monday, turning lower following a downbeat assessment about the euro-area’s economy and the outlook on taming the debt crisis from the head of the region’s central bank.

Bovespa Index Approaches Bull Market as Valuations, Rates Spur Rebound

Brazilian stocks approached a bull market as the cheapest valuations in more than two years and declining interest rates helped spark a rebound from the worst equity slump since the 2008-2009 financial crisis.