Peru economy beats expectations with 3.87 pct growth in June

LIMA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Peru's economy grew by a faster-than-expected 3.87 percent in June from a year earlier, a strong uptick from May and one of the fastest monthly expansions of the past year, state statistics agency Inei said on Friday.

Peru eyes tax reforms to spur growth: finance minister

(Reuters) - The government of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala is evaluating tax reforms to stimulate anemic economic growth and has not ruled out trimming the corporate tax rate from 30 percent, the finance minister said on Thursday.

Mexico's finmin sees recovery, discards impact from unrest

(Reuters) - Mexico's finance minister said Latin America's No. 2 economy is recovering after a weak start to the year and recent social unrest triggered by the disappearance of 43 students had yet to hit growth.

Chile cenbank sees economy recovering after third quarter

Chile's economic growth likely hit bottom in the third quarter and should pick up pace moderately and gradually during the final three months of 2014, central bank President Rodrigo Vergara said on Thursday.

Chile stimulus could scale back in 2016 if growth hits target-finance minister

LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Chile's stimulus programme, which aims to increase public spending by a tenth next year, could be scaled down from 2016 if economic growth hits targets above 4 percent, the finance minister said on Tuesday.

Brazil economy faces gloomy outlook without reforms: IMF

BRASILIA (Reuters) - The Brazilian economy will likely have a mild recovery next year as electoral uncertainty fades, but still lag regional peer Mexico that should grow faster after a series of economic reforms, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.

Argentina Fines Retailers for Not Stocking Price-Capped Products

BUENOS AIRES--A day after reporting the highest inflation in over a decade, Argentina's government fined several retail chains, including France'sCarrefour SA and U.S.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc., for failing to stock certain price- capped products.

Exclusive: Drought could make Brazil lower 2014 fiscal goal - source

(Reuters) - A severe drought stretching Brazil's finances by pushing up its energy bill could force the government to lower its primary budget surplus target this year, a senior official told Reuters.

Mexico GDP Rose More Than Forecast Amid Rate Reductions

Mexico’s gross domestic product expanded more than analysts forecast in the third quarter as manufacturing rebounded, supporting the central bank’s view that the economy can recover without additional interest-rate cuts.

Brazil's Rousseff as popular as ever

BRASILIA (Reuters) - The Brazilian economy is hardly growing and inflation is rearing its head, but President Dilma Rousseff's popularity continues to climb to new highs.

Venezuela's Economy Grew 5.5% in 2012 -Central Bank

CARACAS--Venezuela's economy grew 5.5% in 2012, spurred by a sweeping government initiative to address a housing shortfall of 2.7 million homes in the South American country, according to preliminary data released by the central bank Thursday.

Brazil changes tack with new stimulus plan

Brazil's government is set to launch the first in a series of measures that could inject up to $50bn (£32bn) into the economy over the next five years.

Mexico's PRI eyes jump-start to reforms if victorious-aide

(Reuters) - Mexico's main opposition faction hopes to secure support for energy, fiscal and labor market reforms by December if its candidate who is well ahead in the polls wins the presidency, a senior official in the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) said on Wednesday.

Venezuela: Economy grew 5.6 at start of 2012

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's economy grew 5.6 percent during the first three months of the year, continuing expansion that began at the end of 2010, the country's planning minister said Thursday.