South American, Arab FMs discuss cooperation before summit
Foreign ministers from South American and Arab countries gathered here Monday to make final preparations for a South American-Arab summit slated for Tuesday and Wednesday, while a business seminar opened in an effort to boost trade ties between the two regions.

Brasilia In Summit Mode
The South American-Arabian Summit totally dominates Brasilia, with the beginning on Monday of a bi-regional business seminar with 1,250 assistants, and a meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers of the 34 participating countries.

Foreign Investment on the Rise in Venezuela
Despite attempts by the opposition to present a blight picture of the Venezuelan economy, foreign investments increased by 220 percent in January-April, 2005, compared to the same period last year.

President of Guatemala to Seek Better CAFTA Deal in US
The President of Guatemala, Oscar Berger, began a 6-day visit to the US to lobby Washington in relation to the Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), along with his Central American and Dominican Republic counterparts.

Cuban Film Star to Present Documentary in Havana
The most sought-after Cuban contemporary actor Jorge Perugorria will present the documentary “Iré Habana” here in late May, Cuban Film Institute sources confirmed