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Polls suggest businessman Rodolfo Hernández would pose threat to leftist favourite Gustavo Petro in a run-off
Former guerrilla Gustavo Petro, favourite to win the presidency, wants to rethink the ‘war on drugs’ and restore ties with Venezuela
Gustavo Petro’s tax and spending plans have sent him to the top of polls but alarmed the wealthy
Federico Gutiérrez faces uphill struggle to convince voters he can remedy persistent poverty and inequality
Social activist gives powerful voice to country’s marginalised black community
Beleaguered president Pedro Castillo to meet demonstrators as anger over rising prices spreads across country
Known for political turmoil, its president Pedro Castillo now faces an impeachment vote accused of ‘moral incapacity’
Ex-Marxist guerrilla campaigning to halt oil exploration wins leftwing primary
State department says ‘no quid pro quo’ behind release of US prisoners in Caracas
Energy secretary says nation on ‘war footing’ while Colombia warns on Venezuela overture
Releases are latest sign of shifting relations with Washington following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Meeting with Venezuelan president comes as Washington ponders ban on Russian energy imports
By preserving plant diversity, researchers aim to make agriculture more resilient
Shift in US policy towards longstanding Russia ally may pave way for easing sanctions on Caracas
Investors fear big changes and market uncertainty in event of leftist win in May’s election
The unlikely president has suffered an exodus of ministers after six months of political turmoil
Argentina and Ecuador’s presidents to meet Xi Jinping to discuss debt and investments
Experienced economist Oscar Graham named new finance minister
Resignation leaves president Pedro Castillo seeking third PM after only six months in power
Ingrid Betancourt announces leadership bid two decades after being kidnapped by Marxist insurgents
Spanish oil company says it was not warned of high waves after tsunami triggered by volcanic eruption in Tonga
Banker makes higher offers for more stakes in food group Nutresa and holding company Grupo Sura
Maduro claims 7.6% rise over last year’s third quarter as one of the world’s longest bouts of hyperinflation fades
An ecological disaster is threatening parts of the Amazon as the Maduro regime seeks to exploit the country’s natural resources
Results in gubernatorial election a boost for candidates seeking to counter Maduro’s party at ballot box
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