Criminal gangs cost Mexican state oil company $1bn a year through stolen petrol

Shandong will pay almost $1bn for half of the Veladero mine and will help develop other projects

Chinese electric carmaker wants to secure supplies of key battery material

Paraguay’s Ciudad del Este changes its image as Brazilian companies set up shop

Appointment of chief executive closely watched as group looks to navigate commodities downturn

Giant Motors and JAC Motors aim to cash in on low-cost nation’s booming car market

Allegations of bribes over tainted exports add to a line of corruption scandals

Chief executives optimistic about tax reform and fewer regulations under Trump

Unemployment is high, but investors are bullish and government sees end to recession

Trump’s new secretary Wilbur Ross offers to work with Mexico to stabilise currency

Colombia airline’s top shareholder blames ‘greed and ego’ for dispute

Fallout from the probe into Brazilian construction group could stir renewed populism

Foreign direct investment hits $15.4bn record high for month amid reform hopes

Alejandro Toledo searched in connection to alleged bribes from Brazil construction group

CEOs are split between hope for reforms and concern over controversial executive actions

Texas Hold ’em tournament set men against AI program

Multinationals turn to advisers usually brought in to fight off activist investors

Peña Nieto cancels Washington summit in first diplomatic row for new administration

Move by billionaire comes as Trump fleshes out plans that may hurt Hispanic neighbour

Golden years of Nafta set to end if president-elect carries out his promises