Mexico's 2012 Current Account Deficit Equal to 0.8% of GDP

MEXICO CITY--Mexico registered a moderate current account deficit in 2012, as its first trade surplus in 15 years and transfers from Mexicans working abroad offset deficits in interest payments and services.

Fitch: Latin America Sovereign Creditworthiness Trends Stable in 2012

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has published its Latin America Sovereign Outlook for 2012, noting that sovereign creditworthiness trends in Latin America are expected to remain broadly stable in 2012 (only the Dominican Republic is currently on Positive Outlook) following the positive credit cycle of the last 12-18 months.