Brazil

The Federal Police have opened a probe into misconduct allegations against the incoming 'super-minister' of economy

The US national security advisor met Brazil's president-elect yesterday to discuss policy aims in common

GDP expanded by a lower-than-expected 1.3% year-on-year in the third quarter

The president-elect has proposed a crackdown on crime using methods that could increase casualties

Deforestation in the Amazon rain forest has jumped after a decline in 2016-17

Inexperience and conflicting agendas are likely to undermine policy coherence in the incoming government

The arrival of a nationalist new president with a security focus in Brazil looks likely to raise tensions with Paraguay

With Bolivia’s gas exports reliant on just two markets, diminished demand and government changes pose a real threat