Ambassadors from Latin America present bouquets to Bolivar statue
Ambassadors of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia to China Tuesday presented flowers to a bust statue of Simon Bolivar, known as the liberator and forefather of the Latin American nations.

World environmentalists meet in Cuba
Experts from 30 countries are attending the 5th International Convention on Environment and Development this week in Havana, Cuba.

Head of top Mexican drug cartel believed nabbed: official
Mexican authorities believe it may have captured Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, one of the country's most wanted drug lords and alleged leader of the Juarez cartel.

Colombian police seize 452 kg of cocaine
The Colombian police seized 452 kg of cocaine and three passengers aboard a truck in Vichada department, on the Venezuelan border, a police communique said Monday.

Venezuela´s New Independence Day
Venezuela celebrates the 195th anniversary of her independence Tuesday amid a transformation process that President Hugo Chávez identifies with the principles of the 19th century struggles led by Simón Bolívar.