Iván Duque will need to resolve a succession of long-term problems

Rightwing candidate promises ‘new generation’ of leadership for scarred country

Nicolás Dujovne says care has been taken to ensure austerity drive is not overambitious

Beijing is not only expanding its financial power but also its pursuit of football talent

Narrow victory vote in favour of decriminalisation will now go before the Senate

López Obrador’s fans see a champion of the poor but opponents fear a leftwing populist

A list of what could happen if political risk in the region has already peaked

Package bigger than expected as fund chief Lagarde eyes boost in market confidence

Questions raised on whether government has the political will to implement reforms

Strike causes economic chaos and forces concessions over rising fuel prices

Strikes erupt in response to rising oil prices and a rapid depreciation of the real 

Leftwing nationalist is the frontrunner in July’s presidential race

Oil workers threaten to down tools as pressure on centre-right government grows

Former senator Iván Duque to face off with leftwing rival Gustavo Petro

Brazil oil group says no further reductions after move to placate drivers backfires

Outgoing leader Juan Manuel Santos laments polarised politics ahead of Sunday’s election

Rising crude prices and depreciation of the real have bumped up petrol costs

Corruption and the country’s worst recession has devastated mainstream parties

US steps up financial pressure on government of Nicolás Maduro after his re-election

With Maduro victory seen as foregone conclusion, voters say they will stay away