Chilean President Urges Small Nations Unity
Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet called for the need for regional countries to strengthen ties, so that their voices are heard and rights are respected.

Food Programs Top the Agenda
The Cuban Food Industry is making an over-150-million-dollar investment, the largest ever made by that branch of the economy, announced a report submitted to the Cuban parliament´s ordinary session.

Venezuela to campaign for UN Security Council seat
Venezuela will not withdraw its bid for a seat in the United Nations Security Council, despite objections from the United States, President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday.

Argentina prepared for talks with UK over Malvinas (Falklands) Islands
Argentina on Saturday reiterated its claim of sovereignty over the disputed Malvinas Islands, also known as Falkland Islands in Britain, saying it was ready for talks with Britain over the issue.

Colombian president meets key FARC peace negotiator
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe met Alvaro Leyva Duran, a mediator between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), officials said on Friday.

Brazilian electoral authorities reverse electoral ruling
Brazil's electoral authorities said on Friday they had reversed a decision to force national alliances to be repeated at local level, a structure which had caused what they called "a political earthquake."