Castro blasts US for harboring Cuban terrorist
Cuban President Fidel Castro has accused the United States of harboring a Cuban exile on terrorism charges and vowed to continue the battle for extradition, the local press reported on Thursday.

Ecuadorian vice president sworn in
Alejandro Serrano was sworn in as new vice president of Ecuador, one day after he was selected by Congress.

Brazil to host historic South American-Arab Summit
Brazil will host an unprecedented Summit of South American and Arab countries next week, a move seen as one of the most audacious foreign policy initiatives taken by the government of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

53 judges sacked in Venezuela
The Supreme Court of Venezuela sacked 53 judges in five of the country's 23 states, the El Universal daily reported on Thursday.

Peruvian ex President Advises Cool-head for Crisis with Chile
Peruvian ex President Alan Garcia called to adopt wise decisions in dealing with the present crisis with Chile, baring in mind Peruvian emigration to the neighboring country and the Chilean investments here.