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‘A big fight’: potential new fossil fuel source causes rift in Lula government after green pledges
López Obrador’s Morena unseats PRI in one of last opposition-held states, building momentum ahead of 2024 national poll
Latin American leaders’ embrace of authoritarian president curtails west’s ability to press for free and fair elections
Latin American country’s leader had dissolved congress and called snap poll after facing impeachment charges
Foreign policy adviser to leftwing president Lula warns western leaders’ stance risks provoking a wider conflict
Appointment of ‘friend and comrade’ angers rightwing opposition and legal experts
Violence has exploded in past two years, terrifying Andean nation’s citizens and dominating politics
Centre-right leader Guillermo Lasso dissolves congress after facing impeachment trial
Guillermo Lasso has been accused of embezzlement in the latest challenge to his presidency of Andean nation
Powerful leader of Brazil’s lower house tells FT he will defend market-friendly laws
Guillermo Lasso says corruption charges laid by opposition lawmakers are politically motivated
New finance minister says country wants to restore manufacturing of textiles, fertilisers and pharmaceuticals
Quick-fire move to pass 20 laws seen as attempt to cement Amlo’s legacy
Voters punish leftist Gabriel Boric’s government over rising crime and slowing economy
Government says push to expand the role of the state will be accompanied by commitments for balanced budgets
Former Brazilian president’s residence searched in investigation into alleged falsification of immunisation records
Tech giant is among the fiercest opponent to legislation being pushed by Lula administration
Success for ally of ex-president sanctioned by US means Latin American nation likely to keep close ties with Taiwan
Critics decry measures as draconian and open to abuse by special interests
Leftwing president hopes tighter laws will reduce surge in use of firearms, including attacks on schools
Presidential frontrunner urges Taipei’s last South American ally to make up for lost trading revenue
Gustavo Petro reshuffles his cabinet amid loss of majority in congress as he struggles to advance legislative agenda
Inquiry into ‘coup attempt’ sets stage for battle between president Lula and rightwing lawmakers
Politician once recognised by west as country’s legitimate leader had warned of imminent arrest
Former guerrilla-turned-president Gustavo Petro struggles to deliver comprehensive settlement with armed groups
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