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Colombia reopens Uribe inquiry

Probe into ex-president’s link to brutal paramilitaries

From COMPANIES Jan 7, 2013

Brazil auto production falters

Concern about offsetting economic weakness

From COMMENT Jan 7, 2013

Brazil’s instalments culture spurs indebtedness

As more people are encouraged to buy beyond their means, household debt levels threaten growth

Consumer movement in the region of 25 March Street, popular shopping area in downtown Sao Paulo, southeastern Brazill ©Corbis From COMMENT Jan 7, 2013

Brazil: Consumer rhythm

Cracks are appearing in the economy but business leaders’ faith in the spending frenzy remains unshaken

People hold photographs of Hugo Chavez during a ceremony held in Managua to pray for the health of Hugo Chavez, ©AFP AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 6, 2013

Venezuelans contemplate life after Chávez

Jostling for power evident during week of inauguration

David Cameron ©Getty From UK Jan 3, 2013

Cameron vows to protect Falklanders

Argentine president’s open letter urges UK to give up islands

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 2, 2013

Fears grow over Chávez inauguration

Venezuela braced for constitutional crisis

From LEX Jan 2, 2013

Iberdrola - powering down

Sell-off of Spanish energy utility is overdone

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 2, 2013

Venezuelans on edge over Chávez health

Shifting signals from government about leader’s condition

Jan 1, 2013

Chávez said to be in ‘stable’ condition

Leader’s son-in-law urges supporters to ignore rumours

From COMPANIES Dec 29, 2012

Bolivia nationalises two Iberdrola units

Latest in a series of setbacks for foreign companies

Dec 29, 2012

Argentina appeals against US bond ruling

Court urged to reverse order to pay $1.33bn to ‘holdout’ creditors

AMERICAS SOCIETY Dec 28, 2012

Stigma holds back the disabled in Haiti

Life improves step by step thanks to healthcare and teaching

AMERICAS BUSINESS Dec 28, 2012

Bondholders add twist to Argentina debt spat

Group of funds asks New York court to define key clause

From UK Dec 28, 2012

Thatcher gave Paris Falklands ultimatum

Archived telegram shows anger at potential delivery of Exocets

From UK Dec 28, 2012

Britain considered bombing Argentina

Archives show report was commissioned into mainland attack