Why booming coca crop will not derail US-Colombia alliance

Why do such political transitions happen so often in South America?

Incoming president is inheriting the titanic task of addressing crime and security

Established parties could still end up winning in the October elections

The country’s anti-corruption fight is a source of hope amid economic gloom and doom

There are differences between Mexico presidential candidate and ex-Brazil president

Nicolás Maduro’s tinkering will not make things better

Beijing is not only expanding its financial power but also its pursuit of football talent

A list of what could happen if political risk in the region has already peaked

Strikes erupt in response to rising oil prices and a rapid depreciation of the real 

The old problem of currency volatility has resurfaced

Elder statesman of politics warns nation is ‘throwing away peace’ as Farc deal falters

Do not expect President Ortega go quietly, quickly — or maybe even at all

Country hopes remarkable economic record can be sustained after presidential poll 

Defeat in Panama leaves the Trump Organization with just one project in South America

Truth competes with fiction in Brazilian politics

Polls show that security is one of the main voter concerns in upcoming elections

Economic policy likely to hold to the middle whatever happens in presidential poll

Next government will have to unwind terrible distortions, including pensions

Military put in charge of Rio de Janeiro security after violence marred the revelry

Regional assets steady ahead of electoral season

The problem is not the timing of the vote but ensuring it is free and fair