Driver in custody after vehicle strikes pedestrians

Sixth day of marches despite Ortega about-turn on planned reforms

Crude production in the country has dropped to less than half its level in 1998

Mario Abdo Benitez’s father was key aide to former dictator Alfredo Stroessner

Frontrunner Andrés Manuel López Obrador emerges largely unscathed

Narrow victory mirrors recent rightwing triumphs in Chile, Peru and Argentina

Brazilian group at centre of corruption scandal due to make R$500m payment this week

Agricultural tariffs cut as bloc seeks to counter rising protectionist sentiment

Peace process under strain ahead of presidential election

Country hopes remarkable economic record can be sustained after presidential poll 

Amount prescribed dropped 12% last year as moves to curb addiction crisis bore fruit

President in waiting represents the possibility of crucial change for younger generation

Andrew Holness calls for compensation for those harassed by British authorities

Official confirmation of candidate will coincide with 57th anniversary of Bay of Pigs invasion