López Obrador wants US-funded development programme to staunch flow from Central America

Likely election of far-right candidate reflects genuine desire for reform

Rejection of mainstream politicians crosses ideologies, but will it lead to salvation?

Far-right candidate’s election would mark decisive shift in Latin America’s biggest country

Far-right election frontrunner invokes biblical message to save ‘good people’ from crime

Globo network dominates political debate despite rise of social media

About 85 per cent of voters think the country is heading in the wrong direction

President-elect yet to reveal strategy to tackle soaring rate of drug-related murders

Corruption and recession have left the country vulnerable to a political shock

Maduro feasts on steak while citizens flee into neighbouring countries

Political isolation and economic collapse have led to an exodus of people and overseas companies

200-year-old collection included items of domestic and international significance

‘Incalculable’ loss shocks nation already reeling from political and economic crises

Maduro’s economic rescue plan offers little hope to people struggling to get by 

The president’s latest measures do nothing to address the main causes of the crisis

Measure sought to allow termination of pregnancy in first 14 weeks

Climate of fear drains banking system and collapse of tourism hinders growth

Traditional media favours established parties in a country with a wide digital divide

The silver-haired populist poised to head Latin America’s second-biggest economy

Elections test region’s democratic mettle; markets test its finances

TV show’s predominantly white cast dismays activists as social tensions run high

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