Nicaragua Ponders Trashing More Missiles
The leadership of the Nicaraguan National Assembly accepted to postpone the controversial discussion Wednesday on whether to destroy the SAM-7 portable antiaircraft missiles now in the hands of the Nicaraguan Army.

Colombian Gay Couples May Share Assets
Colombia's top court ruled that gay couples in long-term relationships should have the same rights to shared assets as heterosexual couples.

Ecuador to Return to OPEC, Says Minister
Ecuadorian Government Minister Gustavo Larrea said on Thursday that his country would return to the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC), from which it walked out 15 years ago.

Cuba Regards UN Security Council as "Frozen Structure"
The debates on the polemic reform of the United Nations Security Council started Thursday here with strong criticism by Cuba, who regarded the Security Council as a "frozen structure."

Venezuela Fights Price Gougers
Welfare for 26 million Venezuelans is currently a priority of the national government, which is designing policies to halt inflation and eliminate speculation with basic products.