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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
