Tom Hennigan

Argentinians have voted for a wild libertarian economist as president, becoming the latest Latin American country to turn against its political establishment

Critics of ‘war on drugs’ say record seizures reflect growing global footprint of cocaine trade, rather than success in extinguishing it

Brazilian police discover draft of decree declaring a “state of defence”

Authorities reinforce security around federal buildings in Brasília and seek to head off further protests by Bolsonaro supporters

Brazil’s president had been reluctant to clamp down on protests by supporters of Bolsonaro, but Sunday’s mayhem has brought a firm reaction

Dina Boluarte takes over as head of state after Pedro Castillo arrested over alleged coup attempt

Vice-president becomes first major political leader in country’s history to be convicted of wrongdoing while in office

Under Bolsonaro, the military played a central role. They have remained loyal to him despite his defeat

Allies distance themselves from outgoing president following Lula’s victory

Far-right president did not explicitly recognise his rival’s victory

New president will face looming crisis following four years of economic mismanagement

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held slim advantage in race for office between candidates following bitter campaign

Frontrunner has backing of many former opponents in political bid to eject incumbent and far right from power

Brazil’s leader distances himself from Roberto Jefferson’s firing of ammunition ahead of presidential run-off

Bolsonaro’s online campaign engages in the mass production of ‘pure’ fake news for social media