By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday said she will appoint veteran IMF…
IMF backs Latam progressive taxes, fiscal discipline
By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund will continue to be supportive of progressive tax reforms…
Brazil’s trade surplus comes lower than expected in October
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s trade surplus in October was lower than forecast, even though exports grew faster than imports for…
U.S., Ecuador agree to establish fair trade working group
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Ecuador have agreed to establish a fair trade working group and explore potential…
Exclusive-Argentina set to permit wheat export delays amid drought – sources
By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government is set to announce measures, potentially within days, to allow wheat…
Mexico’s factories grow for 2nd month in a row; inflation bites again
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s manufacturing sector grew, albeit slightly, for the second straight month in October, though challenges persisted,…
Exclusive-Brazil coffee defaults spike for second year in a row
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Independent union wins bargaining rights at 3M in central Mexico
By Daina Beth Solomon MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Independent Mexican union La Liga has won the right to represent workers…
U.S. automaker Ford opens $260 million campus in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co opened its new global technology and business center on the outskirts…
Costa Rica cenbank raises 2022 growth projection to 4.3% as tourism recovers
SAN JOSE (Reuters) – Costa Rica’s economy is expected to grow 4.3% in 2022, its central bank said on Monday,…