Brazilian ruling party admits receiving support from controversial businessman
Brazil's ruling Workers Party admitted Saturday that it received financial support from a businessmen who was under investigation for allegedly bankrolling a bribes-for-votes scandal in the congress.

CARICOM Summit for Integration and against Crime Begins
The 26th Summit of the Caribbean Comunity opens in Castries St. Lucia on Sunday with renewed efforts to step up integration, discuss failed sugar deal with Europe and how to wipe out increasing scourges such as crime.

Cuban Breakthrough in Treatment of Diabetic Ulcers
Citoprot-P, a new product designed in Cuba to treat diabetic ulcers, will be introduced into treatment regimens in hospital centers throughout the country.

Colombia and Venezuela Establish High-Level Bilateral Commission
Colombian Foreign Minister Carolina Barco and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Alí Rodríguez Araque have signed the Act of San Carlos creating a High Level Bi-national Commission to evaluate bilateral ties.