Newly elected left-leaning constituent assembly holds huge sway in fragmented contest
South American country’s move raises tensions ahead of presidential summit
Agreement with wealthy countries will buy time to bolster struggling economy
Forecasts look optimistic even as agricultural powerhouse benefits from commodities boom
Decision to welcome contest shunned by Argentina and Colombia draws derision and scorn
Tough new measures risk further damaging economy as Covid cases continue to rise
Former JPMorgan Asia boss known as ‘Gucho’ takes reins of Asia’s most important market
Voters have opened way for reforms to system of government in wake of 2019 protests
Fernández’s government attempts to boost domestic supply and tame skyrocketing inflation
Traditional parties from left and right largely shunned in election for constitutional body
Gubernatorial, mayoral and municipal polls postponed because of pandemic also take place this weekend
Economy minister’s efforts to avoid another default made more difficult by political forces at home
Beijing builds on Covid diplomacy as region endures crippling third wave
In per capita terms, the nation is a global leader in software exports
Blessed with the best solar power conditions on the planet, the country is deciding how to capitalise on its carbon-free capability
There is a delicate trade-off between sustainability and profit
Public support and change to constitution may help the indigenous group
Forthcoming assembly’s rules are skewed in favour of centrists
Mood darkens in country that had won plaudits for its immunisation programme
VP is leading the administration’s campaign ahead of midterm elections after VIP vaccines scandal hits President Alberto Fernández
Failure of health system to cope with surge in infections has exacerbated longstanding inequality
Inoculation campaign is the most successful in South America so far
Ginés González García personally helped get jabs for government allies
Flamboyant leader embraced free-market doctrine and liberalised the economy
Cristina Fernández and her allies want to wait until pandemic is over
