New nationalist government looks to calm investors with commitment to fiscal discipline

New president’s plan to make Mexico self-sufficient in fuel is attacked as unrealistic

Officials cast doubt on Maduro announcement that Moscow promised billions in aid

Bribery scandal has toppled presidents and businessmen, but investigation has stalled in Bogotá

Joint venture put on hold at least until Jair Bolsonaro takes office on January 1

German oil and gas producer looks to expand foothold in Mexico ahead of Wintershall merger

Republicans discuss funding as deadline looms in week of mourning for former president

All over the country, artists are making powerful work about the impact of decades of violence and isolation

FT-hosted capital markets round table agrees that finances need extended stability

New study finds number of unauthorised immigrants in US was down 1.5m from peak

Bonds, stocks and currency fall sharply as new president prepares to take office

Division of Brazilian group at centre of corruption scandal faces restructuring

Border crossing in Tijuana temporarily closed over weekend after US guards fired tear gas

Are the president-elect’s promises to stage referendums on everything from infrastructure to the police a cover to consolidate power?

Brazil’s president-elect shows a mix of pragmatism and ideology in building his team