Codelco chief quits over boardroom style
Hernández cited ?personal reasons? for decision, but a company source said there had been ?differences of style? with the board
Time to ditch the Mexican stereotypes
The economic performance during and after the crisis should allay the fears of those who doubted Mexico?s capability to reform, writes Richard Fisher
Brazilian central bank moves prop up real
BCB sells more than $2bn in derivatives in its biggest attempt this year to support its currency, which has fallen 25% against the dollar since July
Chávez vows to run in election
Venezuelan leader?s silence since returning from Cuba had deepened speculation that he may be too ill to stand in presidential elections
Brazil moves to boost car industry
The government has unveiled a stimulus package worth more than $10bn to revive its struggling automotive sector and stagnating economy
