Many Latin economies poised to survive slump

From the 30 May 2008 Miami Herald, BY FEDERICA NARANCIO McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON — When the U. S. economy sneezes, Latin American economies catch colds, according to an old saying. Not this time — at least for now. The U.S. crisis triggered by subprime mortgages and rising energy costs will spare most economies in Latin America, [...]