Protests triggered by disputed election met with repression
People march in Caracas and to Miraflores presidential palace as US and other countries demand details of poll results
With an election looming, even Venezuela’s cradle of ‘Chávismo’ has turned against his successor Nicolás Maduro
Sums allocated to campaign activities soar despite pressure to rein in national spending
Threat to authoritarian leader has led to questions about how far he will go to cling on to power
Juan Orlando Hernández, a one-time US ally, was convicted of conspiring to move tonnes of drugs and taking cartel money
Gustavo Petro accused of ‘destroying’ system as he pushes on with what he says is necessary overhaul
Violent Tren de Aragua gangsters bring kidnappings and killings to relatively safe and prosperous Chile
Wealthy are out of touch with the majority of ordinary people, critics say
Guillermo Francos, the libertarian president’s new ‘super minister’, is a veteran political operator
Experts warn that epidemics of the mosquito-born virus will become more common as a result of climate change
Former guerrilla Gustavo Petro demands ‘people’s assemblies’ to implement sweeping reforms
Poppy and marijuana farming money disappear from rural areas as traffickers shift to synthetic drugs
Ex-baker holds keys to senior government roles but her growing prominence worries politicians and business leaders
Investors say president’s austerity measures are needed before economy turns the corner
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