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As ‘slum priests’ try to fill the gap left by the state, the populist movement is on the rise again
Colombia seeks $1bn in funds as UN aid appeal falls well short of target
Farc declaration of war raises fears of a fresh outbreak of conflict
Aid workers warn that millions face long-term damage to health as food crisis continues
White House threatens to use remittances from US as leverage in migration dispute
Organization of American States voted to accept Venezuela’s US-backed alternative regime
Divisions in regional group show how Venezuelan crisis is stoking tensions in the Americas
International talks may be only way to break impasse
Plans for asylum seekers come despite state department advice to ‘reconsider travel’ due to crime
Reform continues under Pope Francis with South American summit tackling shortage of clergy
Time wasted is time lost, says the Kresge Foundation as it makes a public pledge
In recent years, landlocked Paraguay has developed into South America’s star economy, with growth rates that are the envy of the region. We assess its business, political, diplomatic and social prospects and, not least, its pending and sensitive renegotiation with neighbouring Brazil of the treaty concerning the huge Itaipú dam
Widely spoken indigenous vernacular has problems around official adoption and online presence
Controversial cigarette tycoon and ex-president still wields influence
Hidden paradise blossomed for 150 years until settlements overrun by plunderers
Legislation has improved but signs of progress are thin on ground
Former leader retains strong support ahead of October poll, aided by rise in poverty
Second release raises thorny questions in politically charged case
Mexican steel group chief also detained as President López Obrador pursues anti-corruption drive
Decision bucks tide of hostility towards sexual minorities since Bolsonaro became president
Both sides hunt for a solution to political crisis that has devastated the oil-rich country’s economy
Nationwide protests pits rightwing president against defiant student body
Juan Guaidó’s ‘final phase’ attempt to topple the president floundered but the opposition hopes he cannot hold on to power for long
Further clashes in Caracas after opposition leader calls for military to join him
Administration weighs its next move after Juan Guaidó’s bid to oust Nicolás Maduro stalls
