I'm surprised how low this (the December result) is.

The industrial production is a good figure and it gives a sign that the IMACEC (economic growth indicator for January) could be around 6.0 percent, which means we've got a good start to the year.

I believe the exchange rate could have a small reaction (to the rate hike). If the peso opened today at 522 (per dollar) tomorrow it could open at 525, but at that level we'll certainly see some dollar offers coming in on profit taking.

It's a good figure, though within expectations.

I'm a writer obsessed with remembering: with remembering the past of America above all - and above all, that of Latin America, intimate land condemned to forgetfulness.

I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead, 'A pretty move, for the love of God.' And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle, and I don't give a damn which team or country performs it.