Brazil central bank appears to cut short currency swap rollover

(Reuters) - Brazil's central bank did not announce so far on Friday a usual auction to roll over currency swaps that are set to expire early next month, a sign it wants to slow recent gains in the real.

Chile bank board split over June rate decision, points to future cut

SANTIAGO, June 27 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank board was divided about its decision to keep the key interest rate on hold at 4.0 percent at its June monetary policy meeting, with one of the five members voting for a cut, minutes of that meeting showed on Friday.

Fitch: Limited Rating Actions Expected Despite Challenging Conditions in Argentina and Venezuela

Latin America corporates that have significant operations in Argentina and Venezuela are well positioned to withstand the turbulent environment, according to a new Fitch Ratings report.

Brazil Central Bank’s Disinflation Outlook Signals Rate Hold

Brazil’s economy will enter a “dis-inflationary” period, the central bank said, signaling it will keep interest rates unchanged even as it forecasts above-target inflation for at least two years.

Argentine holdouts say would discuss debt extension in good faith

(Reuters) - Holdout investors in Argentine sovereign debt said on Tuesday they would discuss an accommodation to let the government pay other bondholders facing a potential default if negotiations to settle the legal dispute have made good progress before July 30.

Mexico early June annual inflation rises to 3-month high

MEXICO CITY, June 24 (Reuters) - Mexican annual inflation rose in early June for the first time in five months but stayed within the central bank's tolerance zone, backing bets for steady interest rates ahead.

Argentina's Fernandez says willing to talk with all creditors

(Reuters) - President Cristina Fernandez said on Friday her government would negotiate with all of Argentina's creditors in a bid to avoid a new debt default that would further weaken the country's ailing economy.