Fernández takes hands-off line on peso

Government’s ability to handle situation questioned

Argentina restricts internet shopping

Measure tries to promote national production over foreign goods

Caribbean blown by winds of financial crisis

FT series: Struggling island nations petition for debt relief

Uruguay is right on the war on drugs

Regulation of cannabis will have health and social benefits and reduce crime, says Howard Marks

Mexico courts investment with energy reform

State control of rich resources has been sacrosanct since 1938

US budget allows Gulf of Mexico drilling

Move adds impetus to energy reform in Mexico

Wall Street wins Volcker rules concession

Regulation draft gives big banks leeway on trades to manage risk

Uruguay set to legalise cannabis

Marijuana chain from production to consumption

Energy reform takes shape in Mexico

Protesters aim to block ‘theft’ of Pemex

Fernández returns to duty with reshuffle

Appointments reinforce leftist economic policies

Women lead the revolution in Chile

The election has elevated four powerful female politicians

Mexican manufacturers fight taxes

Congress puts 16% VAT on raw materials imports

Peña Nieto toughens stance on energy reform

Mexico’s ruling party negotiating radical overhaul of energy laws

Mexico to upgrade oil reforms

Market-friendly contracts aimed at foreign investment

The next Mexican revolution in oil and gas

Mexicans weigh tax on fizzy drinks

Google search battle moves to Brazil

Microsoft files complaint with regulator

Paulson warns of regulatory conflict

Ex-US Treasury secretary approves of higher capital requirements

Mexico’s ‘Aztec tiger’ struggles to roar

It may be too soon to write off Peña Nieto’s reform drive

Mixed reception for Mexican tax reform