Chile

The ruling may shore up Morales's re-election ambitions, but is a further blow to Bachelet's plummeting popularity

The ongoing case will only consider the obligation to negotiate, but it is a boost for La Paz and a blow to Santiago

Glencore's announcement of production cuts is one of many measures undertaken to improve the industry's efficiency

The earthquake did limited material damage; while positive, this rules out a major reconstruction-related growth uptick

Still under the shadow of inadequate response to the 2010 earthquake, government aims to react more quickly this time

Corruption probes and poor economic prospects are undermining the fourth-quarter outlook

Lower Chinese demand will compound negative business sentiment, curbing mining investment and exports

Rising uncertainties are playing havoc with a business climate accustomed to long-term stability