Sector trades at marked discount to Latin America peers

Social security overhaul is key part of plan to rein in budget deficit

Amid unrest over shortages and corruption, the rise of a business empire draws questions

Optimism remains despite Temer crisis and reform plans facing dilution

Second successive 75 basis point reduction made as recession seems to be bottoming

Signs of pick-up in bank lending will help underpin recovery, say analysts

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

Peso plumbs record lows as inflation surges and fuel price increase sparks protests

Analysts say deal could unlock funds for government to pay creditors and suppliers

Sacked finance minister Prat-Gay had drawn fire over slow economic recovery

President requests resignation of Prat-Gay due to ‘differences’ in department

Maduro extends life of largest denomination bill after widespread protests

Banxico has delivered its fifth 50bp rise of 2016 in bid to support the peso

President tries to get reforms back on track after weeks of scandal

Deteriorating global credit conditions spur co-ordination on debt relief

Central bank says it will take further action if needed after half-point rise

President lists economic achievements as currency plunges after Donald Trump victory

Aggressive borrowing by government meant to secure financial cushion for reforms

Michel Temer’s government is trying to cap spending as deficit reaches 10% of GDP

The Nobel award for Juan Manuel Santos comes as the country is deeply divided

Central bank faces tough choice at last scheduled policy meeting before US election