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Brazil’s BBQ protesters turn up the heat

Protesters walk during demonstrations in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, whose governmentís approval rating dropped in June for the first time since she took office, pledged to listen to demonstrators who staged the largest street protests in more than two decades. ©Bloomberg

Protests transition from festive affairs to more violence

Protesters walk during demonstrations in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, whose governmentís approval rating dropped in June for the first time since she took office, pledged to listen to demonstrators who staged the largest street protests in more than two decades. ©Bloomberg From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY 3:57pm

Brazil deploys forces after protests

Police units to help contain biggest demonstrations for decades

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Peru suspends military draft lottery

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Brazil’s middle class demand their rights

Calls for more sophisticated public services and accountable politicians

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Brazil’s ‘bus fare’ protests gather pace

Protesters occupy roof of Congress building in Brasilia

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Andean country’s clubs are open for business again after decades of insurgency

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Brazilian students protest over inflation

Police fire rubber bullets to stop occupation over bus fare rises

Brazil's President, Dilma Rousseff (R), poses with a benefited family during the ceremony to deliver 300 apartments built by the "Minha Casa, Minha Vida" (My house, My Life) social rogram, in Sao Paulo, Brazil ©AFP From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jun 13, 2013

Brazil spending fails to turn into growth

Two years of stimulus have failed to revive the economy

A tractor cleans Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 10, 2013. Brazil will receive the FIFA Confederations Cup starting o June 15 and the FIFA World Cup 2014 ©AFP Jun 12, 2013

Fifa brushes off World Cup concerns

Construction delays in Brazil have pushed back stadiums handovers

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Fears for press freedom in Venezuela

President accused of muzzling the media

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Risks cause progress ‘brake’ in emerging economies, charity says

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Problems mount for ‘Kirchnerismo’

Argentina remains mired in woes following populist nationalism

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Brazil: Wind gathers force in mix of renewable sources

Joe Leahy reports on a country striving to keep up with middle class demand

May 14, 2013

Builders destroy Mayan pyramid in Belize

Bulldozing ancient mounds for road fill ‘endemic problem’

May 10, 2013

British sailor dies in America’s Cup practice

Accident raises safety concerns around superfast catamarans

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Brazilian pension funds go global

Low interest rates force funds to seek high returns offshore

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Court clears Morales’ bid for third term

President expected to launch campaign for re-election

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The region is beset by economic fragility that is exacerbating the dangers posed by organised crime

Apr 25, 2013

Colombia votes down gay marriage

Bill’s rejection bucks growing regional trend

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Opposition cancels Venezuela poll protest

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