Brazil's July job growth weakest for the month since 1999

BRASILIA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Job creation in Brazil slowed in July to its weakest pace for the month since 1999, another sign Latin America's biggest economy might have slipped into recession during a tightly-contested presidential race.

Brazil adds 105,384 jobs in April, below market forecasts

BRASILIA, May 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy added a net 105,384 payroll jobs in April, the Labor Ministry said on Wednesday, well below market expectations.

Mexican Central Banker Says Inflation Pressure Temporary

ACAPULCO, Mexico--Mexico's central bank chief Agustin Carstens said Thursday consumer prices might begin to ease by June, since recent inflationary pressures such as hikes in public transportation costs and climate factors are transitory.

Ecuador lawmakers raise bank taxes ahead of election

QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador lawmakers on Tuesday approved hiking bank taxes to finance cash payments to the poor, a move that could cement President Rafael Correa's chances of winning re-election, but which banks have described as a confiscation.

Obama now outsourcing US jobs to Brazil along with oil production

On January 19th, President Obama rejected plans to allow a Canadian pipeline to be built from the neighboring country to Texas to faciliatate oil production.