Brazil finance chief says economy to pick up after slow start

BRASILIA (Reuters) - The Brazilian economy should pick up in the second half of the year after a slow start and hit more "reasonable" growth levels in 2015, Finance Minister Guido Mantega told Reuters on Tuesday.

Chile's economy posts weakest monthly growth in over four years

(Reuters) - Chile's economy grew at its slowest pace in more than four years in June, a below-forecast surprise that likely opens the door to more interest rate cuts.

Argentine Default Sours Outlook for Peso as Talks Ordered

Investors are anticipating a 10 percent drop in the Argentine peso after the nation defaulted for the second time in 13 years last week.

Brazil's industrial output dropped for 4th month in June

(Reuters) - Brazilian industrial output dropped in June for a fourth straight month as automobile production plunged, in a further sign of the downturn in the country's economy, Latin America's largest.

Spain's Telefonica says eyeing deal in Mexico

(Reuters) - Spain's Telefonica (TEF.MC) is in talks over a possible deal in Mexico, where it has been eyeing acquisitions for months to strengthen its position against former monopoly America Movil AMX.MX, the telecoms group said on Wednesday.

Brazil's industrial output dropped for 4th month in June

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Brazilian industrial output dropped in June for a fourth straight month as automobile production plunged, in a further sign of the downturn in the country's economy, Latin America's largest.

Chile’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 6.5% as Growth Slows

Chile’s jobless rate rose in the three months through June from the year earlier as economic growth slowed to the weakest pace in four years.