Mexico Peso Drops as Slower U.S. Job Growth Damps Export Outlook

Mexico’s peso tumbled as U.S. employers hired fewer workers than forecast in March, hurting prospects for the Latin American nation’s top export market.

Economic Weakness May Postpone Brazil Rate Hikes

Brazil’s economy is slowing down again, with weak industrial production data released earlier this week.

Chilean President Dismisses Concern Economy Is Overheating

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera dismissed concern the economy is growing in an unsustainable fashion, one day after his finance minister said the government may take measures to avoid overheating.

Brazil Central Bank Chief Says Rates Will Go Up If Needed

BRASILIA--Brazil's economic recovery remains on track, but the central bank is monitoring its data and is ready to act if inflation gets out of hand, the head of the country's central bank said during a Senate hearing Tuesday.

Colombia Bond Yields Rise on View Rate Cuts Over; Peso Advances

Colombia’s peso bond yields rose for a third day on speculation the central bank’s rate-cutting cycle that began in July reached an end after an unexpected half- percentage-point cut last month.

Inside the Surging Mexico ETF

Mexico, the second largest economy of Latin America, turned out to be one of the strongest economies in 2012.

Argentina ‘Greek Tragedy’ Nears End as Debt Ruling Looms

Argentina may learn at any time whether a U.S. appeals court will rule that it must pay $1.4 billion to holders of its defaulted debt, something the South American country has resisted for more than a decade.