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Surprise quashing of corruption convictions allows former socialist president to run again
Move suggests Biden administration more willing to help people fleeing Maduro regime
Decision could pave way for leftwing leader to stage political comeback in next election
A more contagious variant and delayed vaccinations are fuelling upsurge in infections, say experts
They want jobs, support for caring and freedom from violence, but attitudes and coronavirus are slowing progress
Region vies with sub-Saharan Africa as the least significant for British exports globally
Indigenous candidate’s party will wield influence in congress despite likely disappointment in presidential run-off
In a country that has barely grown for a decade, Brazil’s most famous city is mired in heavy debt and violent crime
Communist government fires back at criticism with salsa counter-offensive
Call for new welfare state to reduce ‘unsustainable’ inequality worsened by pandemic
Bolsonaro ousted head of state-controlled oil major after he refused to cap price of fuel
Peso dips after Senate approves legislation and opposition politicians vow to challenge it
Latin America’s largest economy was one of its most resilient amid the pandemic, data show
President’s policies fatally undermine the oil and electricity companies he needs for funds
Some countries will find it difficult to match the fiscal expansion and central bank support in developed economies
Soberana 2 and Abdala jabs reported to show ‘potent immunological response’ in earlier trials
Washington had agreed to help Quito pay Beijing to keep Chinese companies out of 5G telecoms network
Conglomerate pulls out of landmark divestment of vinyls business
Studies ‘urgently needed’ to check efficacy of current vaccines against strain, researchers say
News about P.1 variant balanced by data confirming vaccines highly effective at preventing disease
...and other adventures to reflect on
Allies of rightwing populist Nayib Bukele win landslide victory and take control of parliament
Country could be ejected from elite group by rating agencies if reform package fails
International trial pits aluminium company against poor rural community
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board chief Mark Machin flew to the UAE to get jab
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