The winner of Chile's first Oscar talks with AQ about his film's impact, working on a budget and national taboos.

Lula’s detention shows no one is above the law – but it also brings the risk of violence in coming days.

“House of Cards” has fans throughout Latin America but particularly in Brazil, where the political scene looks eerily similar.

A violent crackdown on an LGBT demonstration recently spotlighted the government’s lack of progress in protecting gay and trans Peruvians.

A change at the Justice Ministry triggers concerns over political interference in the Petrobras probe.

Also: Brazil's justice minister to resign; Ayotzinapa revisted; Colombia's 7 GW energy imports; and more.

Colombia’s former president on his objections to a deal, and his “vendetta” with his successor.