Panama Questions Canal Yes
Although the Yes triumphed in the referendum on the enlargement of the Panama Canal, the win poses Monday several questions due to the high rate of abstentionism and denunciations of irregularities.

Chavez: Venezuela achieves objective against U.S. in UN
Venezuela has achieved its objective within the United Nations despite trailing Guatemala, a U.S.-backed candidate, in previous rounds of voting for a UN Security Council seat, President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday.

Colombia, Chile to clinch free trade agreement
Colombia and Chile were set to reach a deal on a proposed free trade agreement, Colombia's deputy foreign minister Eduardo Munoz said here on Sunday.

Chile Debates Amnesty Law
Amid an atmosphere of tension, leaders from governing coalition parties are due to discuss President Michelle Bachelet's proposal Monday to abolish the repudiated Amnesty Law that benefits former oppressors.

Transport Strike in Uruguay
Over 20,000 truck owners and drivers, and nearly 5,000 taxi drivers began an indefinite strike Monday demanding reduced fuel prices, union leaders announced.