Latin America’s Economy Projected to Grow 3.5% in 2013

Economic Comission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) recently published its growth forecasts for Latin America’s economies in 2013.

Mexican Central Banker Says Inflation Pressure Temporary

ACAPULCO, Mexico--Mexico's central bank chief Agustin Carstens said Thursday consumer prices might begin to ease by June, since recent inflationary pressures such as hikes in public transportation costs and climate factors are transitory.

Colombia Holds Rate at 3.25% as Santos Unveils Stimulus

Colombia kept borrowing costs unchanged for the first time in six months as policy makers seek to evaluate the combined effects of Latin America’s lowest interest rate and the government’s fiscal stimulus.

Brazil Consumer Default Rate Drops to Lowest Level in 16 Months

Brazil’s consumer-loan default rate fell to the lowest level since November 2011 on near-record low borrowing costs.

Mexico Telecom Bill Returns to Senate With Small Wording Change

Mexico’s lower house sent a bill to increase competition in telecommunications back to the Senate, paving the way for tougher regulators to challenge the dominance of America Movil SAB (AMXL) and Grupo Televisa SAB. (TLEVICPO)

Asia, Latin America deals on deck in US high-grade market

There are a few deals from Asia and Latin America already lined up to price Wednesday in the US high-grade bond market, which is currently at USD10.15bn in countable volume for the week.

UN lowers 2013 Latin America growth forecast

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- The economy of Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to grow by 3.5 percent this year, less than previously forecast, because of uncertainty about the future of the world economy and slower growth in developed nations, the United Nations said on Tuesday.