Latin & South America

Brazil’s central bank on Friday allowed banks to set aside less capital for some consumer loans of up to five years, seeking to protect local ……Read More

Brazil’s statistics agency said a computer glitch has caused releases of key economic data onto the Internet earlier than scheduled since May and that the ……Read More

One of Brazil’s most-wanted criminals, who police say controls a gang of 200 armed drug traffickers in a Rio de Janeiro slum that sprawls above the city’s ……Read More

Brazilian share prices rose sharply in early trading Thursday, tracking gains on European markets following an unexpected interest rate cut by the European Central Bank. ……Read More

Hundreds of protesters have ended their occupation of the construction site of one the world’s largest hydroelectric dams, Indian rights activists said Friday. Renato Santana ……Read More

Hundreds of Overseas Participants / Guests expected   The International Qaseeda Mehfil 2012, the premier cultural activity of the Muslim community, returns to be staged ……Read More