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President has remained popular throughout crisis while protests rock neighbouring countries
The country’s president can better the lot of most citizens with a return to pragmatism
Moves follow controversial decision to hold continental football tournament during pandemic
Veteran Latin American strongman has arrested opponents as he ensures a fourth presidential term
The artist first photographed the Amazon’s indigenous people and pledged to fight their cause in 1971. She is still fighting
The city of Sobral is seen by many as a model of getting the basics right
A magisterial history of the country’s drug trade shows the disastrous consequences of a century of prohibition
Rightwing candidate calls for 200,000 votes to be declared null, potentially snatching victory from leftwing rival Pedro Castillo
Mexican president announces changes in top posts following mixed result in midterm elections
Analysts sceptical of move hailed by crypto entrepreneurs and country’s authoritarian president
Latin American country’s currency hits all-time low against the dollar as Pedro Castillo extends lead
López Obrador puts a brave face on mixed midterm results in poll seen as referendum on his rule
Threats of violence and capital flight rise amid Covid struggles, corruption and inequality
Investors demand higher bond yields, posing refinancing challenge for indebted countries
Pandemic response is central campaign theme as country prepares to pick fifth president in five years
Meet the artisans reviving the region’s rich traditions
Technocratic economic management counts for little if the politics are poisonous
Vote comes amid huge Covid death toll, high murder rates and sluggish economic growth
Rate of economic expansion beats expectations and spurs hopes of a faster recovery
Free Peru candidate Pedro Castillo has inspired the poor but his campaign has led to capital flight
Decision to welcome contest shunned by Argentina and Colombia draws derision and scorn
Violence takes toll in country’s third-largest city as protesters call for sweeping changes
Tough new measures risk further damaging economy as Covid cases continue to rise
Luiza Trajano has built one of Brazil’s largest retail groups and championed women’s rights and racial equality
Lender’s chief calls on US to boost financial support as Chinese companies hoover up contracts
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