The government and the fund should focus on growth, reform and slowing inflation in a sustainable way
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
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
But critics fear the oil bonanza will turn Guyana into a victim of the ‘resources curse’
Stocks and currency have fallen amid concerns over ‘unsustainable’ model for eliminating budget deficit
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
South American country has become popular starting point for Chinese people heading to US
Gustavo Petro accused of ‘destroying’ system as he pushes on with what he says is necessary overhaul
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
Ruling is setback for Javier Milei’s cash-strapped government as it faces cases brought by former foreign investors
Adviser to libertarian leader says South American country can provide hedge against restrictions in the US and Europe
Violent Tren de Aragua gangsters bring kidnappings and killings to relatively safe and prosperous Chile
In the mountains of Minas Gerais, a new company promises transformative experiences for those prepared to brave snakes, sore feet — and sky-high prices
Mother whose five-decade search for her abducted son helped power a hugely successful human rights movement
Dias Toffoli infuriates campaigners by helping dismantle legacy of ‘Car Wash’ investigation in Brazil
Shut out of the US by tariffs and facing a backlash in Europe, Chinese carmakers could end up dominating many emerging markets
Guillermo Francos, the libertarian president’s new ‘super minister’, is a veteran political operator
Whether you long to explore Japanese temples, Brazilian lagoons or the wilds of Svalbard
Experts warn that epidemics of the mosquito-born virus will become more common as a result of climate change
There’s some forward movement though
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