Brazil Central Bank Says Economy Grew 1.35% in 2012

SAO PAULO--Brazil's central bank Wednesday said the economy expanded at a slightly slower pace in December, rounding out a full year of meager economic growth.

Mexico's August Economic Activity Up 3.5% From a Year Ago

MEXICO CITY--Economic activity in Mexico rose in August from a year ago, but was down from July as industrial output slowed from the previous month.