13 Million Latin Americans Escape Poverty in Last 3 Years
Some 13 million people have escaped poverty during the last three years in the region, Jose Luis Machinea, head of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) told reporters on Friday.

Fidel Castro Links Socialism and Economy
“Advances towards socialism strengthen concepts of economic science,” said Cuban President Fidel Castro, addressing the 6th Congress of Economists and Accountants.

Colombia Jilts US FTA for Venezuela
The signing of two agreements between Colombia and Venezuela contrasted this week to this Andean nation´s withdrawal from the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with the United States (FTAA).

Lawyer Wants Fujimori Behind Bars
Chilean attorney Alfredo Etcheberry, who represents Peru in the Fujimori case, has said that he will request from his country´s justice to maintain the Peruvian ex president behind bars while his extradition process goes on.