Nicaragua`s Ortega vows close U.S. ties
Daniel Ortega returns to Nicaragua`s presidency a shadow of the fiery revolutionary who in Cold War times vowed an endless fight against a U.S. government determined to overthrow him.

Brazil's police arrest bus hijacker in Rio
Brazilian police on Friday arrested the suspect who hijacked a bus full of passengers in Rio de Janeiro earlier of the day and threatened to kill his ex-wife.

Colombian justice orders arrest of three legislators
Colombia's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the arrest of two senators and a representative suspected of collaborating with the country's paramilitary fighters.

Cuba hails UN resolution against U.S. embargo
Cuba on Wednesday welcomed the UN General Assembly's adoption of a resolution against Washington's sanctions on Cuba.