Our outgoing Latin America editor sometimes has to pinch himself to recall how things once seemed

How John Paul Rathbone helped explain the region’s highs and lows over the past 10 years

Quick regime change was predicted for Venezuela — but it is now unlikely any time soon

Threat assessment for three further mine dams is raised to emergency level

Pro-market leaders’ attempt to promote integration will face the same problems as before

President Bolsonaro serves up visa-free travel for US citizens

After a multibillion-dollar week, optimism is surging around business opportunities

‘Pee-gate’ increases fears that president is overly focused on needless digital spats

The country’s education minister sparks outrage with his orders for classrooms

Venezuelan cardinal says country’s leader has no real interest in dialogue

Country weary of corruption and gang violence turns to unconventional young populist

Agreement with the UK aims to protect trade relationship between the two countries

New president says accusations against his son are ‘unfounded’

Lower inflation and currency stability are essential if Macri is to win a second term

There is much to like about the scheme for young people but also some worries

President is enjoying brief honeymoon with supporters and investors

From game-changing elections to the region’s worst refugee crisis

One of the country’s most glaring problems — lack of independence of judges and prosecutors — has yet to be fixed

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

International spotlight comes at an awkward moment — and not just because of the country’s homegrown problems

Ex-leader becomes latest politician to be embroiled in Odebrecht scandal

Roberto Campos Neto set to carry on the work of Ilan Goldfajn

Brazil’s president-elect appoints key cabinet positions

Country makes steady progress in World Bank rankings while rest of Latin America falls behind