Annual figures confirm disappointing 2018 for Brazil economy
Economic activity was dragged down by the great uncertainty that surrounded the presidential elections and a nationwide truckers strike.
Economic activity was dragged down by the great uncertainty that surrounded the presidential elections and a nationwide truckers strike.
The country's GDP showed its strongest performance since 2013, as manufacturing and construction countered drops in production of most metals.
The introduction of a minimum retirement age is included in the proposal.
Argentina releases January CPI data as Bolivia reveals how its economy fared over the first nine months of 2018.
Crypto regulator Sunacrip has imposed rules and fees on cryptocurrency remittances; the finance ministry and central bank posted new rules on Euro sales at banks and exchange houses.
Peruvian financial services player Intercorp says 2018 was a solid year as its banking unit helps propel earnings.
Lending to the infrastructure and agribusiness sectors will be a priority.
The bank's profit generation also benefited from reduced loan loss provisions.
BNamericas provides a roundup of the week's major Banking stories in Latin America.
Condemnation surfaced from Panama, the US and the Bahamas following the EU's move to place multiple LAC entities on a list of high-risk for money laundering and financing of terrorism.