Guatemalan FTA with US Said Risky
“The Free Trade Agreement imposed by the United States on Central America and Dominican Republic will have negative consequences for our countries,” said Guatemalan jurist Alfonso Bauer Paiz.

Cuban Delegation Starts Visit to Mexico
A Cuban delegation arrived Monday in Mexico to pay homage to the creator of the University Students Federation (FEU) and the Cuban Communist Party, Julio Antonio Mella murdered in Mexico in 1929.

Evo Morales Visits S Africa
President-elect of Bolivia Evo Morales, 46, kicked off this Tuesday a two-day official visit to South Africa, where he will meet with Head of State Thabo Mbeki.

Paraguay Worrying over Drought
The predicted drought for the coming months in Paraguay will worsen the economic situation, as agricultural producers have already reported losses of up to 40 percent in soy bean crops, the country´s main income source.

US Expands Military Presence in South America
The United States is expanding its presence in South America as part of its strategy to stop the influence of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.