US accused of backing destabilization in Venezuela
Venezuelan Vice President Jose Vicente Rangel on Saturday accused the United States of supporting the opposition to launch a new destabilization campaign in the country.

Argentina opposes Brazil's bid for permanent UN Security Councilseat
Argentina has for the first time openly voiced its opposition to Brazil's intention to obtain a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, the local press said Saturday.

Thousands of Venezuelans demonstrate to press for US extradition of terrorist Posada
Thousands of Venezuelans marched in Caracas on Saturday to press for the US government's extradition of Lius Posada Carriles, a Venezuelan citizen accused of terrorism by Cuba and Venezuela.

Mother of Brazilian soccer player released from kidnapping
The mother of Brazilian player Mario Custodio Nazare "Marinho," player of Corinthians, was released Saturday by her kidnappers who had kept her a hostage since May 3 in Sao Paulo state, said her relatives.