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Decision to remove Mauricio Claver-Carone comes after report supported misconduct allegations
Surveys consistently show a lead by leftist ex-president Lula in October 2 election
Concerns over Amazon deforestation hold up talks with Brazil over Mercosur pact
Ahead of October’s vote, Brazilians must decide between the free-market Bolsonaro administration and the more interventionist Lula
Mauricio Claver-Carone says investigation found no proof of wrongdoing and violated his rights
Third investigation into crisis-ridden country documents widespread atrocities
Many executives still prefer the hard-right former army captain to Lula
Violence against politicians and their supporters is on the rise in a campaign marred by harsh rhetoric
Constitutional amendment places National Guard under control of generals for the first time
Popular but controversial leader Nayib Bukele is known for adopting bitcoin as legal tender
Three years ago Brazil’s former president was languishing in jail. If a divisive election goes the way polls predict, he will soon be back in power
Sanctions on top politicians seen as message that Asunción must clean up public life
Those fleeing Venezuela and Cuba are adding to flow of people headed towards US border
Brazilian president has repeatedly refused to say whether he will accept election results if he loses
The country is currently at a good entry point for bargain hunters
Spouse enters spotlight to increase president’s appeal to women and consolidate his religious base
Vice-president unharmed but police investigating whether gunman acted alone
Hopes for unity dashed as polls suggest new social contract will be rejected in referendum
President submits reform to strip the country’s National Guard of civilian leadership
After years of tension, formal ties have been re-established following arrival of ambassadors in both capitals
First meeting of leftwing ex-president and far-right incumbent marks start of divisive election campaign
In Minas Gerais, the far-right president’s social measures may not be enough to sway voters loyal to leftist rival
Business leaders deny planning takeover to stop leftist taking presidency
Pramod Agarwal challenges Uruguay’s pro-business reputation in $3.5bn compensation battle over iron ore project
Far-right president seeks to reinvigorate support for his election campaign but believers are now more divided
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