Political and economic unrest set to continue in Bolivia despite failure of military coup
Ruling party in Bolivia deeply split between supporters of the president Luis Arce and his one-time mentor, party founder and former president Evo Morales
Brazil’s Amazon dilemma: Rein in environmental commitments or face a far-right resurgence
A struggle within Lula’s government could see the Amazon region become the next frontier for oil and gas industry
EU ‘100% correct’ to seek better environmental protections in Mercosur trade deal, says Ryan in Brazil
France and Ireland are among member states opposed to agreement in its current form
Bolsonaro rally exposes a weakened political leader
São Paulo Letter: The former president has many legal woes and fears arrest
Argentina takes a punt on Javier Milei after years of incompetence and corruption
Argentinians have voted for a wild libertarian economist as president, becoming the latest Latin American country to turn against its political establishment
Co Cork drugs haul barely registers in Colombia, reported origin of the cocaine
Critics of ‘war on drugs’ say record seizures reflect growing global footprint of cocaine trade, rather than success in extinguishing it
Bolsonaro’s administration was preparing to overturn his defeat, investigation reveals
Brazilian police discover draft of decree declaring a “state of defence”
Brazil: Arrest warrant issued for former president Bolsonaro’s justice minister following Brasília riot
Authorities reinforce security around federal buildings in Brasília and seek to head off further protests by Bolsonaro supporters
Lula moves to defuse extreme protests after farcical riot
Brazil’s president had been reluctant to clamp down on protests by supporters of Bolsonaro, but Sunday’s mayhem has brought a firm reaction
Peru’s new president hints at elections as former leader faces charges
Dina Boluarte takes over as head of state after Pedro Castillo arrested over alleged coup attempt
Cristina Kirchner’s guilty verdict plunges Argentina into turmoil
Vice-president becomes first major political leader in country’s history to be convicted of wrongdoing while in office
Brazil military’s tolerance of coup demands a worry for Lula
Under Bolsonaro, the military played a central role. They have remained loyal to him despite his defeat
Bolsonaro increasingly isolated as Brazil protests continue
Allies distance themselves from outgoing president following Lula’s victory
Bolsonaro complains of election ‘injustices’ in Brazil, but transition to Lula will begin
Far-right president did not explicitly recognise his rival’s victory
Bolsonaro allies quick to recognise Lula’s election victory
New president will face looming crisis following four years of economic mismanagement