Director of Mexican daily murdered
The director of Mexico's daily "La Opinion de Poza Rica" was shot dead in a road ambush in east Mexico, authorities said on Saturday.

Chile confident to win race to head OAS
Chile said on Saturday that the quitting of former Salvadoran President Francisco Flores increases the possibility of the Chilean candidate to win the race for secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS).

Fidel Castro to Deliver Special Speech
The Cuban President Fidel Castro will deliver a special national speech Monday, according to a note by Granma newspaper.

Venezuela Recalls Coup Anniversary
Venezuela recalls Monday the coup d´etat on April 11, 2002, to overthrow President Hugo Chavez and reiterates its criticism of US responsibility in the events.

Brazilian Lula Kicks Off Third Tour of Rapprochement with Africa
President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to leave this city after attending the Pope´s funeral and embarked on a third tour of rapprochement with Africa as part of his South-South collaboration policy.