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Friday, 29 November, 2019

AnalysisChile
The death of Chile’s pension promise
Protesters urge overhaul of system once lauded as the ‘Mercedes-Benz’ of retirement provision
Friday, 22 November, 2019

Latin America
Colombians take to the streets in countrywide protests
Marches come as discontent grows over labour reform, pensions and corruption
Friday, 15 November, 2019

AnalysisThe Big Read
Latin America faces a second ‘lost decade’
From Chile to Bolivia, revolts against leaders from left and right have root causes in stagnant growth and weak investment
Thursday, 10 October, 2019

FT Magazine
Poverty, priests and politics: why Peronism is back in Argentina
As ‘slum priests’ try to fill the gap left by the state, the populist movement is on the rise again
Friday, 20 September, 2019

Venezuela
Host countries struggle to cope with Venezuela refugee crisis
Colombia seeks $1bn in funds as UN aid appeal falls well short of target
Monday, 2 September, 2019

Colombia
Colombia heads back towards its violent past
Farc declaration of war raises fears of a fresh outbreak of conflict
Tuesday, 20 August, 2019

Venezuela
Fears grow of Venezuela malnutrition time-bomb
Aid workers warn that millions face long-term damage to health as food crisis continues
Thursday, 15 August, 2019

FT SeriesCash Trails
Overseas earnings trigger Trump tussle with Central America
White House threatens to use remittances from US as leverage in migration dispute
Friday, 28 June, 2019

Venezuela
Guaidó representative recognised at fractious OAS
Organization of American States voted to accept Venezuela’s US-backed alternative regime
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Thursday, 27 June, 2019

Americas politics & policy
Guaidó delegation draws protests at OAS meeting
Divisions in regional group show how Venezuelan crisis is stoking tensions in the Americas
Monday, 24 June, 2019

Venezuela
US shifts strategy in effort to dislodge Maduro
International talks may be only way to break impasse
Wednesday, 19 June, 2019

Guatemala
Guatemala and US in talks over safe third-country status
Plans for asylum seekers come despite state department advice to ‘reconsider travel’ due to crime
Monday, 17 June, 2019

Catholic Church
Vatican may ordain married priests in remote areas
Reform continues under Pope Francis with South American summit tackling shortage of clergy
Sunday, 16 June, 2019

FTfmRob Manilla
White men run 98% of finance. Will philanthropy help?
Time wasted is time lost, says the Kresge Foundation as it makes a public pledge
Monday, 10 June, 2019

Special ReportInvesting in Paraguay
Guaraní: both Paraguay’s secret weapon and its glue
Widely spoken indigenous vernacular has problems around official adoption and online presence
Monday, 10 June, 2019

Special Report
Investing in Paraguay
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
Monday, 10 June, 2019

Special ReportInvesting in Paraguay
Horacio Cartes has eye on smoking out business potential
Controversial cigarette tycoon and ex-president still wields influence
Monday, 10 June, 2019

Special ReportInvesting in Paraguay
Ayoreo people struggle to counter Chaco deforestation
Legislation has improved but signs of progress are thin on ground
Monday, 10 June, 2019

Paraguay
Jesuits on a mission left legacy of living happily
Hidden paradise blossomed for 150 years until settlements overrun by plunderers
Monday, 3 June, 2019

Argentina
Fernández finds fertile ground among Argentina’s poor
Former leader retains strong support ahead of October poll, aided by rise in poverty
Thursday, 30 May, 2019

Colombia
Former Farc guerrilla released from Colombian jail — again
Second release raises thorny questions in politically charged case
Wednesday, 29 May, 2019

Mexico
Mexico issues arrest warrant for former Pemex boss
Mexican steel group chief also detained as President López Obrador pursues anti-corruption drive
Friday, 24 May, 2019

Brazilian society
Brazil’s top court votes to criminalise homophobia and transphobia
Decision bucks tide of hostility towards sexual minorities since Bolsonaro became president
Monday, 20 May, 2019

Venezuela
Venezuela opposition envoy meets with US officials
Both sides hunt for a solution to political crisis that has devastated the oil-rich country’s economy
Wednesday, 15 May, 2019

Brazil
Brazil students and teachers march against Bolsonaro
Nationwide protests pits rightwing president against defiant student body