Topic: Alfredo Coutino

Why South American economies are rebounding first

Commodities-hungry China is pulling Brazil, Chile, and others out of recession. But Mexico and Central America, dependent on US sales, are lagging.

Mexico City returns to normal as swine flu restrictions fade

Restaurants and offices reopened Wednesday. High school and university students return to school tomorrow.

Mexican workers send less cash home from the US

For the first time in 13 years, the flow of remittances to Mexico has fallen.

How Latin America copes with global economic slowdown

Latin America better girded for financial crisis

The region is affected by global downturn, but more prepared this time thanks to greater foreign reserves and less external debt.

Mexicans in the U.S. sending fewer dollars home

Remittances peaked at $24 billion last year. A slowing US economy and tougher border enforcement is blamed.

Investing: Latin America bucks dour trends

Markets there produce healthy returns, but some analysts expect a correction.