The government and the fund should focus on growth, reform and slowing inflation in a sustainable way
Move comes as Joe Biden tries to shore up support in rust-belt heartlands ahead of November election
Argentine leader to see rightwing Brazilian ex-president at conservative event as he trades barbs with leftist incumbent
Feuding factions point fingers after last week’s failed plot that further exposed the country’s troubles
José Raúl Mulino has vowed to crack down on popular and dangerous route for people headed for southern US border
The risks to the region’s institutions lie elsewhere
Military vehicles leave central plaza in La Paz hours after armed soldiers force their way inside
Investors betting on a normalisation of relations between Maduro and the west may be disappointed
The climate scientist appears well-qualified to do so, but she’s also backed the fossil-friendly policies of her predecessor
Stocks and currency have fallen amid concerns over ‘unsustainable’ model for eliminating budget deficit
Cities take precautions as climate reaches ‘dangerous levels’ and drought hits water supplies
Efforts by president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum to steady markets enjoy limited success
Peso strengthens slightly after president-elect looks to assuage investor nerves with selection for vital role
Banned from standing for president, María Corina Machado is the opposition’s biggest asset ahead of July election
Senior PT figures file lawsuit against Roberto Campos Neto over alleged political bias
BBC documentary tells the forgotten story of the ‘Lost Lionesses’ and a record-breaking football tournament in Mexico
South American country has become popular starting point for Chinese people heading to US
Inspections of popular fruit on hold as criminal violence threatens multibillion-dollar trade
‘Steel wars’ with China show how difficult it is to contain global tariffs
Gustavo Petro accused of ‘destroying’ system as he pushes on with what he says is necessary overhaul
Investors alarmed by Amlo’s proposed reform of Supreme Court and judicial system
Votes boost libertarian president but lawmakers strike down plan to restore income tax for high earners
Towns weigh up their future after climate-fuelled disaster strikes agricultural powerhouse of Rio Grande do Sul
Moscow and Havana strengthen ties on back of Ukraine war and Caribbean island’s dire economic situation
Ruling is setback for Javier Milei’s cash-strapped government as it faces cases brought by former foreign investors
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