Defeated Ex-CFO Re-Emerges to Upend

Rodrigo Toro, Isagen’s former chief financial officer, isn’t going to watch his old company be sold off without a fight.

Panama votes this weekend in closest election since 1989 US invasion

Panamanians vote for a new president on Sunday in the closest contest in a generation with opponents of President Ricardo Martinelli seeking to thwart the business tycoon's attempt to maintain an indirect grip on power.

Brazil water project, long delayed, gets election year boost

CABROBO, Brazil (Reuters) - In 2006, then President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva, a native of Brazil's historically drought-plagued northeast, pushed through an idea that long-suffering residents of the region had been hearing about for more than a century.

Argentina Said to Seek $17 Billion From Russia to China for Dams

Argentina’s Planning Minister Julio De Vido is flying to Russia and China to seek investors for 14 infrastructure projects to be auctioned next year for a total of $17 billion, two people with knowledge of the situation said.

Brazil needs reforms, policy predictability to grow faster - IMF

BRASILIA, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Brazil must take more decisive action to raise productivity and boost private investment if it is to restore robust growth to its once-booming economy, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday.

Brazil's early highway infrastructure push suffers setback

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's early attempt at a badly needed expansion of its highway infrastructure sustained a serious setback on Friday when the government said one of two road concessions up for auction next week got no bids from investors.

Itau Bet on Stocks Outside Brazil Leads Latin America Funds

Itau Unibanco Holding SA (ITUB4) has found a winning strategy for the Itau Latam Pacific mutual fund: avoiding shares from the bank’s home country, Brazil.

Mexico accounting regulator says no fraud at Pemex

(Reuters) - Mexican authorities said on Wednesday that state oil monopoly Pemex had not hidden losses of $30 billion, quashing accusations from opposition lawmakers in the run up to a presidential election in which overhauling the firm is set to be a key issue.

Lima Plans First Overseas Debt Sale With $500 Million Issue, Mayor Says

Lima, Peru’s capital city, plans to sell debt in international markets for the first time by issuing $500 million worth of bonds denominated in soles over the next two years, Mayor Susana Villaran said.