Colombia captures submarine suspected of hauling drug
Colombia's navy seized a submarine that may have been used by drug traffickers to haul over 4 tons of cocaine for transshipment to the United States.

Venezuela denies U.S. charges on its handling of drug problems
Venezuela has complained to UN chief Kofi Annan about a United States report which discredited Venezuela's efforts in curbing drug trafficking, local media reported on Friday.

Argentina, U.S. to build nuclear test monitoring station
The United States signed a deal on Friday with Argentina to build a station in the South American country to monitor underground nuclear tests, Argentina's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Bolivia, Chile agree to strengthen bilaterial ties
Chile's president-elect Michelle Bachelet and Bolivian President Evo Morales pledged here on Friday to forge stronger links between their two countries.

Colombian AUC rebels hand over last of their weapons
The Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), once Colombia's largest rebel army with 27,000 soldiers, handed in the last of their weapons on Friday, completing a 2003 peace agreement, local media reported.