From COMMENT 7:57pm

What’s left of the Latin left?

Supporters of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) take part in Managua on July 19, 2009 in the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution which overthrew the Somoza dictatorship in 1979 ©AFP

As Chávez’s death focuses attention on the economic failings of radicals, pragmatists are proving more successful

Carlos Menem ©AP 7:18pm

Menem found guilty of smuggling weapons

Former Argentine president violated international arms embargoes

From UK 6:29pm

Argentina attacks Falklands referendum

Buenos Aires says islanders have no right to self-determination

Mar 8, 2013

Chávez’s body to be displayed ‘for ever’

Venezuela’s late president to be embalmed and seen ‘like Lenin’

From COMMENT Mar 7, 2013

US judges are jeopardising global finance

Those who contributed to Argentina’s debt restructuring are being punished twice, says David Martinez

Mar 7, 2013

Bold reforms of president buoy Mexico

Enrique Peña Nieto’s dynamic start raises hopes for economy

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Mar 7, 2013

Distractions mask Argentine discontent

Falklands vote lends Fernández more cover amid economic woes

A picture of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is seen on a religious altar in Caracas ©Reuters From COMMENT Mar 6, 2013

Venezuela: To the heir, a poisoned chalice

Many forgave Chávez for his economic blunders but such generosity is unlikely to be shown to the next leader

Editorial from COMMENT Mar 6, 2013

After Chávez, a chance for progress

President’s death marks the end of a retrograde era

View of the hearse carrying the coffin of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez while leaving the Military Hospital to the Military Academy, on March 6, 2013, in Caracas.The flag-draped coffin of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez was borne through throngs of weeping supporters on Wednesday as a nation bade farewell to the firebrand leftist who led them for 14 years. ©AFP Mar 6, 2013

Outpouring of grief meets Chávez’s death

Venezuela declares seven days of mourning

From AMERICAS BUSINESS Mar 6, 2013

Battle looms for Brazil’s clogged ports

Operators and dockside unions challenge reforms

The World Mar 6, 2013

Was Chávez the last of a kind?

From AMERICAS SOCIETY Mar 6, 2013

Chávez as divisive in death as in life

Politicians’ responses range from sorrowful to disparaging

Mar 6, 2013

Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez dies

Government declares week of mourning and closes schools

From COMMENT Mar 5, 2013

End of Chávismo spells woe for Castros

The support Cuba received from Venezuela kept the regime afloat, says William Dobson

Mar 5, 2013

Venezuela expels US embassy official

Chávez hit by new infection as fears grow of snap poll

From UK Mar 4, 2013

Falklands referendum dismissed by Argentina

Buenos Aires warns of threat to LatAm relations

From UK Mar 4, 2013

Cabinet’s growth vs visas dilemma

Economic contradictions of Tory policy

From UK Mar 4, 2013

UK set to tighten Brazilian visa rules

Home secretary faces fight over drive to improve trade

From AMERICAS FINANCE Mar 2, 2013

Argentina given month to make debt offer

US court says Buenos Aires must explain payment terms by March 29

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