Brazil
Corruption to dominate election campaigning in 2018
Corruption will bring down some political figures, but will provide others with their routes to victory
Latin AmericaPardons will prompt executive-judicial row in Brazil
A Supreme Court judge has weighed in over Christmas pardons extended by the president
BrazilBrazil's fiscal crunch will worsen Rio crime crisis
The pioneering pacification strategy in Rio de Janeiro's slums has fallen victim to the 'fiscal calamity'
BrazilDiplomatic spats may bolster Maduro in Venezuela
Diplomatic expulsions highlight the downturn in relations with Brazil and Canada
VenezuelaBrazil's Lula strengthens despite corruption cases
The former president has by far the highest approval rating among presidential hopefuls for next year
BrazilColombia to buck regional defence spend trends in 2018
Among stagnant or falling defence spending regionwide, only Colombia has seen a marked increase
Latin AmericaBrazil pension reform delay bodes ill for adoption
The government has admitted it lacks the votes to push through the pension reform this year
BrazilMercosur-EU trade deal could be drawing nearer
After 18 years of talks an association agreement could be close, but will not satisfy
Mercosur
