South America
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Peru's new president sworn in after country's ex-leader is impeached and arrested
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Voters reject proposed new constitution in Chile
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By Harold Maass Published
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Latin America's leftward swing
Speed Read With Gustavo Petro's win in Colombia, leftist leaders now hold power in 9 Central and South American countries
By Grayson Quay Published
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2 newly-identified species of glass frogs named in Ecuador
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Why are Covid cases in ‘epicentre’ South America suddenly falling?
Today's Big Question The region accounted for a quarter of all coronavirus deaths until recently
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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‘Right on time’ - so where did Peru’s swift coronavirus lockdown go wrong?
In Depth Latin American country reacted quickly to pandemic yet is second-worst affected nation in the region
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Inkaterra: the perfect guide and gateway to Peru
In Depth With seven luxury hotels, Peru’s eco-tourism pioneer opens up the very best of the land of the Incas
By Meg Roberts Last updated
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Bribery scandal threatens to engulf leaders across South America
In Depth Secret department at Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht oversaw £641m of corrupt payouts, investigators claim
By The Week Staff Published
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A guide to Santiago, Chile
In Depth Culture-filled, cosmopolitan and increasingly cool, Santiago is fast becoming one of Latin America's great cities
By The Week Staff Published
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