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President Daniel Noboa strengthens hand to tackle crime wave but voters fail to back economic proposals
After forced closure of copper mine, next president will inherit country’s biggest economic challenge in decades
Celestial event offers spectacular views at time of peak alignment between Moon and Sun
Gang attacks on civilians have paralysed the port city of Rosario
Prime Minister Ariel Henry remains out of the country as he pleads for international intervention
Ariel Henry refused entry to neighbouring state after US urges him to resign and hold elections
Dina Boluarte names new premier as her ratings fall while nation remains politically and economically vulnerable
Security will be voters’ top concern as publication of frontrunners’ personal details highlights tense political climate
President Daniel Noboa escalates ‘internal armed conflict’ as violence continues to roil Andean country
Millennial incumbent president is polling at 82 per cent amid crackdown on alleged gangsters
Félix Ulloa, who is running for re-election as vice-president, defends sweeping crime crackdown
Sergio Moro, who convicted country’s leftist leader, defends his battered reputation and says fight against graft has been abandoned
President Daniel Noboa aims to refinance Quito’s debt and increase VAT to fund operations against traffickers
Powerful labour movements to hold protests as libertarian leader declines to negotiate
The US condemns ongoing violence that escalated after the Choneros leader disappeared from his prison cell
Wave of kidnappings and bombings follow new president’s declaration of state of emergency
Climate change and El Niño threaten ‘epidemic’ of mosquito-borne diseases in some regions, says health ministry
Incident comes as politicians in both countries search for ways to reduce record number of arrivals
Attempt to transform dangerous central district recalls 20th century regeneration of cities such as New York
Project shutdowns are environmental coups but can be ‘crippling’ for developing economies
Move comes as demonstrations are expected to grow as social groups react to new president Javier Milei’s austerity plans
In the disputed territory of Essequibo, fears of invasion mount following Caracas referendum
Twelve years ago, Cassandre Bouvier was murdered on a trip to Argentina. Her father’s been fighting ever since
Just an hour’s boat ride away sits a haven from economic instability — with increasingly attractive tax breaks for foreigners, as well as good security and public services
Crackdown on group believed to have links to Mexican cartel reflects new president’s security pledge
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