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December 6, 2018

Proposed Embraer-Boeing deal blocked by Brazilian court

December 6, 2018

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador holds a news conference at National Palace in Mexico City on Dec. 3, 2018.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador holds a news conference at National Palace in Mexico City on Dec. 3, 2018.

Mexico’s Lopez Obrador issues challenge to major oil firms

December 5, 2018

A man walks in front of the Brazil's state-run Petrobras oil company headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Dec. 5, 2018.

A man walks in front of the Brazil's state-run Petrobras oil company headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Dec. 5, 2018.

Prosecutors say major traders paid bribes to Brazil’s state-owned oil company

December 5, 2018

Women walk in front of Petrobras headquarters in Rio de Janeiro on Dec. 5, 2018.

Women walk in front of Petrobras headquarters in Rio de Janeiro on Dec. 5, 2018.

Petrobras plans to raise $26.9-billion by 2023 from asset sales, investments

November 23, 2018

A worker holds the new vibratory machine for harvesting coffee in Chinchina, Colombia November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

A worker holds the new vibratory machine for harvesting coffee in Chinchina, Colombia November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Colombian coffee growers hope new harvesting machine can alleviate labour woes

November 6, 2018

Petrobras shares fall as profit soars but misses forecasts

November 4, 2018

A 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck.

A 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck.

Fiat Chrysler reconsiders Mexico plant in bid to make more Ram trucks, challenge Ford and GM

October 21, 2018

Nutrien vows to ‘protect ourselves’ in dispute over sale of its share of Chilean lithium miner

October 19, 2018

The consortium including CPPIB was the only bidder at the Brazilian auction, which ends a privatization process that started last year and faced postponements due to legal disputes.

The consortium including CPPIB was the only bidder at the Brazilian auction, which ends a privatization process that started last year and faced postponements due to legal disputes.

Pension fund CPPIB, Votorantim Energia take over Brazilian power firm for US$458-million

October 14, 2018

Embraer business jet plane, the New Praetor 600 Bossa Nova Edition, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., Oct. 12, 2018.

Embraer business jet plane, the New Praetor 600 Bossa Nova Edition, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., Oct. 12, 2018.

Embraer launches longer-range mid-sized private jets in turnaround push

October 9, 2018

FILE PHOTO: A man shows Argentine pesos outside a bank in Buenos Aires' financial district on Aug 30, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: A man shows Argentine pesos outside a bank in Buenos Aires' financial district on Aug 30, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci/File Photo

Argentine peso extends rally, but central bank debt worries economists

October 3, 2018

A man uses the Ethereum ATM, beside a Bitcoin ATM, in Hong Kong on May 11, 2018.

A man uses the Ethereum ATM, beside a Bitcoin ATM, in Hong Kong on May 11, 2018.

Cryptocurrency ATMs coming to Argentina to exploit peso volatility

October 2, 2018

A man shows Argentine pesos outside a bank in the financial district of Buenos Aires.

A man shows Argentine pesos outside a bank in the financial district of Buenos Aires.

Argentina’s peso extends rally on high-yield bond sales

October 1, 2018

A woman is seen reflected in the window of a currency exchange store in the financial district of Buenos Aires on Oct. 1, 2018.

A woman is seen reflected in the window of a currency exchange store in the financial district of Buenos Aires on Oct. 1, 2018.

Argentine peso rises on first day of new IMF deal

September 27, 2018

People walk past a bank's branch decorated with images of old Argentine peso bills, in Buenos Aires, Sept. 26, 2018.

People walk past a bank's branch decorated with images of old Argentine peso bills, in Buenos Aires, Sept. 26, 2018.

Argentine peso slides after record loan with IMF

September 27, 2018

This file photo taken on June 1, 2018, shows the main entrance of the headquarters of Brazil's state-controlled oil company Petrobras in Rio de Janeiro.

This file photo taken on June 1, 2018, shows the main entrance of the headquarters of Brazil's state-controlled oil company Petrobras in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil’s Petrobras to pay US$853-million fine in landmark corruption probe

September 26, 2018

Argentina's Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne, right, looks on as IMF managing director Christine Lagarde speaks during a news conference at the Consulate of Argentina in New York on Sept. 26, 2018.

Argentina's Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne, right, looks on as IMF managing director Christine Lagarde speaks during a news conference at the Consulate of Argentina in New York on Sept. 26, 2018.

IMF boosts Argentina lending program to $57-billion in bid to halt peso slide

September 24, 2018

Demonstrators march against the government of Mauricio Macri and his economic policy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sept. 24, 2018.

Demonstrators march against the government of Mauricio Macri and his economic policy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sept. 24, 2018.

Argentina close to securing more IMF funding

September 24, 2018

Argentina’s downturn fuels rapid growth for Uber, but there’s a catch

September 14, 2018

This handout picture taken and released by the Venezuelan presidency on Sept. 14, 2018, shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shaking hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

This handout picture taken and released by the Venezuelan presidency on Sept. 14, 2018, shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shaking hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Venezuela sells larger oil stake to China, but Beijing makes no mention of new funds

September 6, 2018

A child holds a five Argentine Peso bill as she is carried by a woman during a protest against the government’s economic measures in Buenos Aires on Sept. 6, 2018.

A child holds a five Argentine Peso bill as she is carried by a woman during a protest against the government’s economic measures in Buenos Aires on Sept. 6, 2018.

Argentina’s peso climbs as IMF aims for quick conclusion to deal talks

September 5, 2018

A man walks past posters rejecting the government's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund in Buenos Aires on Sept. 4, 2018.

A man walks past posters rejecting the government's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund in Buenos Aires on Sept. 4, 2018.

Argentina’s peso rises as government signals confidence about new IMF deal

September 4, 2018

Currency exchange values are displayed in the buy-sell board of a bureau de exchange in Buenos Aires, on Sept. 3, 2018

Currency exchange values are displayed in the buy-sell board of a bureau de exchange in Buenos Aires, on Sept. 3, 2018

Crisis-hit Argentina hopes for improved IMF deal this month

September 4, 2018

Workers of the silver mining company San Rafael, the Guatemalan branch of Tahoe Resources, take part in a protest demanding the Guatemalan constitutional court order the company to resume operations in Guatemala City on March 14, 2018.

Workers of the silver mining company San Rafael, the Guatemalan branch of Tahoe Resources, take part in a protest demanding the Guatemalan constitutional court order the company to resume operations in Guatemala City on March 14, 2018.

Tahoe shares drop after Guatemala court confirms suspension of mining licenses

September 3, 2018

Currency exchange values are displayed in the buy-sell board of a bureau de exchange in Buenos Aires, on Sept. 3, 2018.

Currency exchange values are displayed in the buy-sell board of a bureau de exchange in Buenos Aires, on Sept. 3, 2018.

Argentina adds taxes, cuts ministries as economic turmoil deepens

August 31, 2018

A man watches dollar rates outside an exchange house in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Aug. 30, 2018.

A man watches dollar rates outside an exchange house in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Aug. 30, 2018.

Argentina peso stabilizes after central bank increases intervention

August 30, 2018

Argentina's Central Bank in Buenos Aires, on Aug. 30, 2018.

Argentina's Central Bank in Buenos Aires, on Aug. 30, 2018.

Argentina to announce new economic measures after peso freefall

August 30, 2018

A woman walks next to houses near Atapirire, Venezuela on May 10, 2018.

A woman walks next to houses near Atapirire, Venezuela on May 10, 2018.

Venezuela’s new ‘petro’ cryptocurrency is nowhere to be found

August 29, 2018

The Argentinian peso closed Wednesday at a record low of 34.10 per U.S. dollar and has lost more than 45.3 per cent against the greenback this year,

The Argentinian peso closed Wednesday at a record low of 34.10 per U.S. dollar and has lost more than 45.3 per cent against the greenback this year,

IMF studying Argentina’s request for early help as peso crashes

August 28, 2018

Teck reiterated Tuesday it would seek a development partner to invest US$2-billion for a 30-per-cent to 40-per-cent share in the Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile before launching a major upgrade.

Teck reiterated Tuesday it would seek a development partner to invest US$2-billion for a 30-per-cent to 40-per-cent share in the Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile before launching a major upgrade.

Teck Resources Ltd. says it wants development partner before upgrading copper mine in Chile

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