The president’s inauguration was delayed for hours by a last-ditch attempt by Congress opponents to weaken his authority

The government is seeking to hike VAT to fund security spending in the face of this week’s wave of violence

South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Around 100 people are still being held hostage in the strip

President Daniel Noboa declared an “internal armed conflict” as a group of gunmen broke into a TV studio on Tuesday. Here’s why violence has exploded

His comments came after Lula announced US$245 billion in security and assistance to the Indigenous people, who are facing a humanitarian crisis due to deforestation and illegal mining

President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency on Monday which was followed by a spate of kidnappings and explosions

Bolivia announced a record nine-tonne haul of the drug two days earlier

More than twice as many people attempted the treacherous journey as the previous year, figures from the government of Panama show

The deployment follows a visit by a British junior foreign minister to Guyana earlier this month, intended to offer the UK’s support for the country