Brazil's president Lula re-elected
Brazil's Presiednt Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, candidate of the Workers' Party, won a second term in the presidential runoff with Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil's electoral court announced on Sunday.

Losing Nicaragua, Again
Oliver North and his associates were leaving Managua last Tuesday on a private plane after a dramatic surprise visit when they heard news they could scarcely comprehend.

Bolivia Recovers Total Control of Hydrocarbons
The Bolivian government ratified on Sunday that foreign oil companies accepted the hydrocarbon nationalization conditions announced last May 1, after the 180-day term given to the oil firms for the new contracts´ signing.

Venezuela foresees "favorable" outcome for UN seat vote
Venezuela's ambassador to the United Nations said on Saturday that a "favorable" outcome would emerge from the voting next Tuesday for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

Cuban Tourism Congresses Increase
In Cuban attractions, the categories of conferences, event, and incentive tourism are currently developing in Cuba with 300 international events a year, pointed out Sergio Pimentel, an expert on the topic.