Lula says Mercosur eyeing fresh trade deals, increased regional commerce
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he wants the Mercosur trade bloc to…
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Brazil Senate approves Lula’s picks for central bank board
BRASILIA (Reuters) -The Brazilian Senate on Tuesday approved President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s first picks for the independent central…
China automaker BYD to invest $620 million in Brazil industrial complex
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Chinese automaker BYD on Tuesday said it will invest 3 billion reais ($620.17 million) in a…
As companies bring more jobs to Mexico, US wants labor rights safeguards
By Daina Beth Solomon MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The U.S. wants Mexico’s government to build strong institutions to protect worker…
Remittances to Mexico hit record, but strong peso softens impact
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico brought in close to $5.7 billion in remittances in May, central bank…
Branson, Virgin Group reputations at centre of $250 million London court clash
By Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) – British billionaire Richard Branson severely damaged Virgin Group’s reputation by residing in a tax…
Brazil economists foresee deeper monetary easing, lower inflation
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Private economists in Brazil anticipate deeper monetary easing this year and improved inflation prospects until 2026…
Chile’s economic activity index down 2% in May
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s economic activity index fell for the fourth consecutive month in May, the central bank said on…
U.S. explores refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers in Mexico
By Ted Hesson and Dave Graham WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. and Mexican officials are discussing a new U.S. refugee…
Mexico blasts new Florida immigration law; vows to help migrants
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s government on Saturday slammed a tough new state immigration law in Florida spearheaded by Republican…