Michael Stott

Long neglected in Washington, the region is key to some of the president’s priorities, including halting illegal migration and limiting Chinese influence

Libertarian president vows to double down on transformation of country’s economy

German chancellor, French president and European Commission chief cancel plans to attend regional meeting

The murder of a young senator ended a taboo on assassinations that had held since the 1990s

Crime-weary residents show support for lethal operation in which security forces gunned down dozens of suspected drug traffickers

Military deployment and push for regime change echoes centuries of armed intervention by the US in Latin America

Scott Bessent announces $20bn ‘currency swap framework’ with the South American country’s central bank

Traffickers target indigenous people to sell highly addictive drugs

Peso, stocks and bonds all fall as investors fret over lack of details from Washington on rescue plan

Markets have calmed for now but libertarian leader faces deep political problems, say observers

Reduction in high levies depends on Washington being open to talks, according to Fernando Haddad

With the global cocaine business booming as never before, organised crime groups are diversifying into a swath of other illicit activities

Country vows to strengthen ties after US president threatens punitive tariffs against any nation aligned with ‘anti-American’ bloc

Argentine president hopes a strong currency will help him achieve goal on which he has staked his political reputation — killing off inflation

CSIS research highlights concerns in Washington over extent of Chinese companies’ involvement in regional infrastructure

Bond markets signal expectations of an eventual deal with Caracas but US officials seem divided

Luis Almagro laments failure of political leadership

His black-and-white images of migrants and the marginalised showed remarkable compassion

The country is hedging its bets astutely between the US and China and is needed by both

Region has little appetite and little chance of boosting links with Beijing further