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RenovaBR wants to train ethical politicians but many are sceptical of its motives
Canadians head to next month’s poll dissatisfied with all their electoral options
President Miguel Díaz-Canel warns of worst crisis since fall of Soviet Union
Most Central American migrants must apply for shelter en route
Diplomacy, businesses and consumers all have a role to play
UN programme that helped expose multibillion-dollar corruption networks to shut its doors this week
Farc declaration of war raises fears of a fresh outbreak of conflict
Forest blazes put in doubt socialist leader’s credentials as protector of ‘Mother Earth’
Economic woes facing Argentine leader resemble those of predecessors
Move comes as western brands reported to have stopped buying Brazilian products
Washington shows support for Juan Guaidó but tacitly acknowledges the lack of a quick fix
Vizcarra’s early election proposal heightens uncertainty as the economy suffers
Brazil’s president weighs up fate of G7 package for fires amid war of words with French counterpart
Hopes raised that agreement will boost business confidence in López Obrador’s administration
Concerns rise that environmentally conscious buyers could boycott the country’s produce
Eight months after taking office, the president is more interested in playing identity politics over guns, faith and the Amazon
Ecuador tightens entry requirements for migrants as US imposes new sanctions on Caracas
Brazil’s president seeks to ease international pressure as leaders gather for G7 summit
PM fights to keep flare-up in conflict-of-interest case from harming bid for second term
Ricardo Salles defends pledge to develop rainforest as wildfires rage
Contact with Maduro’s de facto deputy may unlock solution to political stalemate
President points finger at non-governmental organisations, citing funding cuts
Far-right president has surrounded himself with a turbulent mix of ideologues and pragmatists
Aid workers warn that millions face long-term damage to health as food crisis continues
Ending the suffering needs broad diplomatic push and engagement with Russia and China
