Costa Rica unlocks $519 million from IMF for economic reform, climate programs
(Reuters) – Costa Rica has unlocked a total of around $519 million for its economic reform program and a climate…
Central America
Guatemala election heads for run-off, leftists in lead amid voter anger
By Sofia Menchu and Diego Oré GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Guatemalans voted for a new president on Sunday in an…
America Movil announces foreign debt offering of up to 20 billion pesos
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican telecommunications giant America Movil, controlled by the family of tycoon Carlos Slim, announced the launch…
Mexico’s Ebrard pursues presidential prize as unifier in polarized times
By Dave Graham MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Urbane, socially progressive and eager to put Mexico on the world stage, Marcelo…
Analysis-Latin America, after record tightening, could lead way on rate cuts
By Marion Giraldo MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Latin America’s major central banks, which have led some of the most aggressive…
Factbox-Recent policy decisions from Latin America’s central banks
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A stubborn surge of inflation has led central banks worldwide to adapt monetary policy to protect…
Mexico City holds mass celebration for same-sex weddings, gender ID changes
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Hundreds of same-sex couples and transgender people in Mexico City celebrated weddings and the completion of…
Panama Canal postpones depth restrictions after much-needed rain
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – The Panama Canal will postpone depth restrictions that were set to affect the…
World Bank approves $700 million for Mexico to boost women’s economic opportunities
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The World Bank said it had approved on Friday a $700 million operation for Mexico to…
Exclusive-Fast-fashion giant Shein plans new Mexico warehouse in Latin America push
By Daina Beth Solomon MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Fast-fashion giant Shein is seeking more warehouse space in Mexico as it…