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President’s liking for shows masks a disregard for institutions and the rule of law
Brazil’s president at risk of being disqualified from running in next year’s race
Newly elected left-leaning constituent assembly holds huge sway in fragmented contest
Pedro Castillo alienates moderate allies by picking hardliner Guido Bellido
Bolsonaro’s popularity is falling as corruption allegations threaten to swamp his administration
It could be too soon to write the clan off amid Lima’s volatile political atmosphere, say analysts
Measures to increase pressure on Havana also target ‘Black Berets’ unit deployed to curb unrest
Rival Keiko Fujimori concedes defeat more than six weeks after poll
Claude Joseph had been under pressure to relinquish position after Jovenel Moïse’s assassination
Former two-term president has emerged as serious challenger to Bolsonaro
Announcement comes after Caribbean state’s police arrest slain leader’s head of security
Pandemic devastated tourism industry and cut state’s ability to finance food imports, leading to higher prices
A governor’s criticism of the ruling party highlights concerns about drug traffickers’ power
US calls on communist government to ease restrictions imposed after large demonstrations
President lashes out as he sees support among the public and Congress dwindle
Florida-based man hired assassins to kill Jovenel Moïse, police chief says
Havana blames US sanctions after thousands demonstrate in anti-government protests
South American country’s move raises tensions ahead of presidential summit
Populist president is under investigation in connection with vaccine supply deal
President’s opponents use controversy over contract for Indian-made Covaxin jabs to intensify pressure
López Obrador presses ahead with contentious reforms despite losing supermajority
López Obrador protégée Claudia Sheinbaum resolute despite setbacks including election losses and metro collapse
Ally of president Jair Bolsonaro under investigation over allegations of collusion with illegal loggers in the Amazon
Social unrest highlights need for more equal distribution of income, argues fund director
Populism and the pandemic have interrupted the region’s commodity-linked prosperity
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