US Bankrolls Venezuela Opposition
Given the absence of an alternative program to that of President Hugo Chavez, preparations for presidential polls are focused on funding primary elections to choose a single opposition candidate.

Cuban Culture Minister in Brazil
Cuban Culture Minister Abel Prieto is meeting Saturday in this capital with Brazilian intellectuals during his second day of visit here.

Colombia Legislative Vote May Be Annulled
The Colombian Inspector General´s office has demanded the annulment of the poll that elected the Senate for the second term of office of President Alvaro Uribe for fraudulent actions.

Colombia's FARC rebels seize 170 timber workers as human shields
Colombia's armed rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), had snatched 170 timber workers to use as their human shields, a top provincial official told media on Friday.

Nicaraguan parliament approves destruction of more missiles
Nicaragua's National Assembly on Thursday agreed to destroy 651 surface-to-air missiles that the United States wants scrapped for fears that they may end in terrorist hands.