Matthew Malinowski

(Bloomberg) -- Chile's economic activity posted the first monthly increase since July as a strong gain in services blunted declines across other key sectors, backing the case for another interest rate cut in December.

(Bloomberg) -- Former head of state Michelle Bachelet ranked as Chile's most popular politician in a new poll, fueling debate on whether she could attempt a comeback for the center-left in next year's presidential election.

La expresidenta Michelle Bachelet se situó como la política más popular de Chile en una nueva encuesta, fomentando el debate sobre si podría volver como candidata de la centro-izquierda en las elecciones presidenciales del próximo año.

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will go through another medical procedure on Thursday morning following brain surgery earlier this week, Hospital Sirio-Libanes said in a statement.

El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, será sometido a otro procedimiento médico el jueves por la mañana luego de una cirugía cerebral anteriormente esta semana, dijo el Hospital Sirio-Libanés en un comunicado.

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will go through another medical procedure on Thursday following brain surgery earlier this

El Banco Central de Chile recortó por tercera vez su tasa de interés de política monetaria en un cuarto de punto en un momento en que las previsiones de inflación siguen estables, y el elevado desempleo y la debilidad de la inversión frenan el crecimiento.

Chile’s central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third meeting in a row as inflation forecasts remain anchored at target, while high unemployment and weak investment hobble growth.

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(Bloomberg) -- Chile's central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter point for the third meeting and delivered a stern warning on short-term inflation challenges, raising the odds of a coming pause to its easing cycle.