Panama, US FTA Talks Postponed
The ninth round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks between Panamanian government officials and the US wound up without a final accord, amid domestic pressures forcing to act cautiously.

Chile: Time for Women?
Former defense minister Michelle Bachelet could win the presidency Sunday in Chile, a country that in 2005 lost its most brilliant female politician, Gladys Marin.

Ecuador-Colombia Summit Confirmed
President of Ecuador Alfredo Palacio will meet on Monday in Bogota with his Colombian counterpart Alvaro Uribe to try unify stands in negotiations for a free trade agreement with the US, an official source confirmed.

Venezuela Slams US Attempt to Block Sale of Spanish Planes
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday denounced an attempt by the United States to block Spain from selling 12 military planes equipped with U.S. parts to Venezuela.