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The growing influence of sports gambling has spurred calls for a better legal framework for the industry
López Obrador’s Morena unseats PRI in one of last opposition-held states, building momentum ahead of 2024 national poll
One exploration group abandons country because of ‘political instability’ as warnings rise of legal challenges
Latin American leaders’ embrace of authoritarian president curtails west’s ability to press for free and fair elections
Latin American country’s leader had dissolved congress and called snap poll after facing impeachment charges
Foreign policy adviser to leftwing president Lula warns western leaders’ stance risks provoking a wider conflict
Appointment of ‘friend and comrade’ angers rightwing opposition and legal experts
Fuel and food costs ease in central Europe and Latin America but core price pressures upset plans to kick-start growth
Violence has exploded in past two years, terrifying Andean nation’s citizens and dominating politics
Foreign secretary says there is ‘much more to do’ but Britain faces tough struggle with China in the region
US lender drops effort to sell Mexican retail bank it bought in 2001
Beijing’s offer of commerce and investment wins more friends than the good intentions of Washington and the EU
Britain’s biggest asset manager buys $250mn of bonds in a sign of growing investor interest in debt-for-nature swaps
Entrepreneurs used to unpredictable politics and unconventional economics show they can cope with funding downturns
Centre-right leader Guillermo Lasso dissolves congress after facing impeachment trial
The Colombian port city is embracing green urban development, from transforming the riverfront to building new parks
Guillermo Lasso has been accused of embezzlement in the latest challenge to his presidency of Andean nation
Powerful leader of Brazil’s lower house tells FT he will defend market-friendly laws
Plus, US pension fund Calpers takes aim at ‘greenwashing’
Turkish voters await outcome of critical presidential election
Central bank to raise interest rates to 97% and step up currency intervention
New local drinkers plus new international styles make Mexico’s viticultural scene one to watch
Beijing is a major financial backer in Andean nation despite US efforts to counter its influence
Expiration of pandemic-era immigration restrictions threatens to exacerbate a crisis that could last weeks
Region’s presidents should be making the most of a rare chance to prosper
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