Latin America

The UN Investment Monitor reported fairly weak foreign direct investment (FDI) last year across most regions and sectors

A new nepotism scandal is shaking Paraguay's political system even as President Santiago Pena promises reforms

The US Treasury has extended protections for the US subsidiary of Venezuela's national oil company until April

A late entry into the presidential race will more likely split opposition votes than threaten the ruling party candidate

Although President Nicolas Maduro has lacked competitors until now, this could change if his re-election bid looks weak

'Total peace' is unlikely to result in agreements with all of the groups currently engaged in negotiations

State copper company Codelco and private lithium producer SQM plan a joint venture to develop Chile's lithium reserves

A turbulent inauguration has set the scene for a presidency that looks sure to be beset by obstructionism