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Unease grows for Venezuela’s generosity

Region concerned at economic impact without Chávez

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 10, 2013

Argentine naval frigate returns home

Libertad greeted by fanfare after seizure over debt claim

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 9, 2013

Court clears Chávez ceremony delay

Opponents claim judiciary is controlled by politicians

Jan 9, 2013

Colombia reopens Uribe inquiry

Probe into ex-president’s link to brutal paramilitaries

AMERICAS SOCIETY Jan 9, 2013

A middle class emerges from Peru growth

Asian demand for copper and gold has spurred country’s advance

From COMPANIES Jan 8, 2013

Banco Cruzeiro faces false loan claims

Former controlling shareholders indicted

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 8, 2013

Chávez will miss inauguration, say officials

Vice-president Maduro acts to dispel impression of power vacuum

beyondbrics from AMERICAS SOCIETY Jan 8, 2013

Chavez inauguration postponed

Swearing in delayed for sick president

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 8, 2013

Chávez cancer sparks leadership fears

Venezuelan government says president is in ‘stable’ condition

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

From COMMENT Jan 7, 2013

Brazil: Consumer rhythm

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

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 6, 2013

Venezuelans contemplate life after Chávez

Jostling for power evident during week of inauguration

AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 4, 2013

Chávez battles ‘severe’ lung infection

Government statement vague on extent of illness

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