Central America Women Warn of FTA with US
Women from seven Central American countries are meeting in Guatemala Friday to discuss the negative effects of neoliberal policies and a free trade agreement with the US on the economic, social development of that sector.

Cuban Diplomacy at Its Finest
In an active week for Cuban diplomacy, the island became member of the Human Rights Council, while continuing arrangements for the 14th Non-Aligned Countries Movement (NAM) Summit.

Bolivian Elections, a Plebiscite
The Constituency Assembly and an autonomy referendum hint one week short a poll on the on going changes and a depreted opposition in Bolivia.

Weekend Executions and Attacks Sieze Mexico
Eleven executions and two attacks on police stations by organized crime plunged Mexico in blood bath over the weekend.

Brazil's President Announces Bid for Re-election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday formally announced his bid for re-election in October's presidential race, vowing to continue the fight against poverty in the largest South American country.