The Economist

Monday, May 13, 2013 - 00:00
For the first time, analysts are speaking of a split in the armed forces.
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 00:00
The scandal exposed how much danger to the reform process lurks in dark corners of Mr Pena's own party.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 00:00
After many decades in which the spoils mostly went to the richest, more of Brazil's growth is now going to those on modest incomes.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 00:00
The presidents of the Pacific Alliance countries are due to meet towards the end of May in Cali, Colombia, where they will be joined by leaders of other countries looking to join the Alliance.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 00:00
Mr Cartes's lack of either experience or a plausible platform is not the only reason his appearances have been tightly stage-managed. He faces many awkward questions about his past.
Friday, March 15, 2013 - 00:00
The interim president is counting on the sympathy vote to win the election.
Friday, January 18, 2013 - 00:00
For Brazilians, disappointing economic news just keeps coming
Friday, December 7, 2012 - 00:00
The new president believes that he has broad political agreement to change his country.
Friday, November 16, 2012 - 00:00
Brazil's mensalão trial has brought many historic moments, and this week saw one more: an impeccably well-connected politico getting such a long prison sentence that even the best lawyer will struggle to save him from doing time
Monday, November 12, 2012 - 00:00
At best this looks like a colossal and unnecessary distraction from the task of governing Peru's capital. But the mayor's supporters see a more sinister process at work.

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