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 […]
US chicken producers ordered to face price-fixing claims
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday said Pilgrim’s Pride, Sanderson Farms, Tyson Foods and several other […]
Argentina makes IMF payment as deal talks grind on
By Rodrigo Campos and Jorge Otaola NEW YORK/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that Argentina is […]
Brazil offers tax advantages via e-commerce compliance program
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil’s Finance Ministry will exempt companies participating in a new tax compliance program from paying federal taxes on […]
Colombia central bank keeps interest rate unchanged, ending cycle of rises
By Nelson Bocanegra and Carlos Vargas BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia’s central bank board on Friday unanimously held the benchmark interest rate […]
Venezuela pursues debt settlement with Crystallex, Conoco, bondholders
By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON (Reuters) – Negotiators representing Venezuela have held settlement talks with bondholders and creditors owed billions of […]
Power grids not yet ready for ‘flying cars’, says Brazil’s Eve
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Power grids around the world are not yet ready for the so-called flying […]
Electrical accident at Chile’s El Teniente copper mine leaves one dead
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – An electrical accident at Codelco’s El Teniente mine in central Chile, the company’s largest copper mine, left […]