Guatemala Alert over Mexico Bird Flu
Guatemalan authorities once again have asked agricultural and livestock growers to remain alert to prevent bird flu from spreading, after an outbreak was registered in Mexico.

Bolivia's Morales Visits China
President-elect of Bolivia Evo Morales arrived on Sunday in this capital for a brief visit, as part of his world tour before his inauguration scheduled for Jan 22.

Venezuelan Parliament for Revolution
Venezuela premiered a new Parliament this week fully made up by partisans of President Hugo Chavez, who said the legislative body will play a decisive role in the changes he leads.

World Classic a Flop without Cuba
Pan American Baseball Confederation (COPABE) President Eduardo de Bello asserted if the US persists in barring the Cuban baseball team from entering the so-called World Classic would lose the International Baseball Federation´s support (IBF).