Nicaraguan Congress over Slump
Nicaragua's National Assembly ends five years of sessions started January 2002, plagued with controversy and tension.

Venezuela, U.S. seek to mend bilateral relations
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro and U.S. ambassador William Brownfield met here on Thursday, seeking to improve bilateral relations.

Rio de Janeiro stages biggest operation to arrest corrupt policemen
Rio de Janeiro State Police and Brazilian Federal Police arrested on Friday 74 policemen allegedly involved in drug trafficking in the slums of Rio.

At least 50 injured in clash in Bolivia
At least 50 people were injured on Friday in a clash between supporters and opponents of Bolivian President Evo Morales' government, according to reports received here on Friday.

Brazil, Argentina and Cuba Win Big at Latin American Film Fest
Brazil, Argentina and Cuba were the big winners at the 28th edition of the New Latin American Film Fest in this capital.