Santander Mexico Grows As Mexican Economy Flourishes

Mexico is the new darling of Latin American investing. AndSantander Mexico ( BSMX ) has been enjoying the ride since spinning off from its Spanish parent and going public last Sept. 26.

Brazil August Industrial Capacity Use 80.9%, Unchanged From July

BRASILIA--Brazil's use of installed industrial capacity held steady in August, despite signs of an incipient recovery in other indicators, the country's National Confederation of Industries, or CNI, said Thursday.

Brazil Swap Rates Decline as Analysts Cut 2013 Selic Forecast

Brazilian swap rates fell to a two- month low after analysts cut their forecasts for benchmark borrowing costs next year as faltering global growth cooled inflation expectations for Latin America’s biggest economy.

Argentina Aug Car Production Snaps Back, But Still Down On Year

BUENOS AIRES --Argentina's automobile production jumped sharply in August but was still down significantly from the record levels posted last year.