Doctors: Argentine Leader Has Infection in Colon

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is hospitalized due to sigmoid colon inflammation. She is stable and undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, Brazil's industrial output fell in September as the central bank raised rates to tackle inflation. Potential power rationing and water shortages pose further challenges to manufacturing.

What was the percentage decrease in Brazil's industrial production in September?

What factors are affecting manufacturing in Brazil according to the report?