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Surging inflation may worsen after October vote, say economists
Alexandre Silveira touts clean energy credentials and aim to become top oil producer
Paraguay’s president says Mercosur will end talks with Brussels if deal is not finalised by December 6
Airport magnate Eduardo Eurnekian has longstanding links with the libertarian presidential candidate
State-backed instant transfer service is credited with helping to widen financial inclusion
Former SoftBank executive’s Bicycle Capital places $25mn bet on Brazilian motorbike rental start-up
There is no economic justification for abandoning democracy
Next president faces tough choices after votes to halt oil drilling and preserve region rich in gold, silver and copper
Fund’s regional chief warns growing presence of gangs is deterring investment
Higher output welcomed by leftwing leader, who criticises high interest rates as a drag on economy
Impracticable and costly, such a currency shift would not be much more than a convenient sleight of hand
The rightwing presidential hopeful is among a new generation of politicians reviving the movement
Redrawing of global supply chain map helps boost the region
New fiscal framework under leftwing administration means budgets must rise by more than rate of inflation
Latin America’s largest petrochemicals producer has attracted bids from Apollo and Abu Dhabi state-run oil company
Country under pressure to devalue currency again after radical rightwinger’s presidential primary victory knocks markets
Central bank devalues peso by 18% against the dollar to reassure anxious investors
Leftwing leader Lula wants state to play a greater role in economic development
Hard-fought battles with price pressures in the 1980s and 1990s meant rate-setters acted fast when costs soared
Extreme weather phenomenon could spark inflationary surge due to food and energy shortages
Investors welcome bold environmentalist programme from leftwing president
Subsidies for manufacturers and a non-aligned foreign policy are rooted in the former trade union leader’s formative years
Import levies and preferential agriculture export rate aim to lower currency’s value without hitting inflation
Politicians hope long-awaited pipeline to Buenos Aires heralds future of lucrative international energy sales
President’s agenda stutters, with markets betting that leftist leader lacks support to implement radical reforms
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