Ecuador's capital partly paralyzed amid protests
Thousands of demonstrators brought parts of Ecuador's capital Quito to a standstill Wednesday after the Congress and government failed to reach a deal over control of the country's courts.

60 paramilitaries not to be pardoned
About 60 of the 4,820 demobilized members of United Self-Defense of Colombia (AUC) will not be pardoned, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

Chilean candidate to continue campaign for OAS top job
Chilean Interior Minister Jose Miguel Insulza said on Wednesday he decided to maintain his candidacy for secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS).

Chavez Insists Venezuelan Revolution Irreversible
Venezuelan Head of State Hugo Chavez stated that the revolution in his country has no reverse, since the most important thing is the people, not who is the president.