Brazil's trade numbers looked strong on the surface in May. Underneath, they told a story of a country steadily selling less to the United States

Chile's economy contracted 1.2% in April, a fourth straight monthly fall, as an 11.8% mining slump on lower copper output dragged activity below forecasts.

Brazil's formal job creation slowed to 85,888 net jobs in April, the year's weakest and well below forecasts, as high rates and a cooling economy weighed.