| Cuban Dissident Says Will Not Stop Hunger Strike HAVANA (Reuters) - A day after Cuban President Raul Castro said his government would not accede to "blackmail" by its enemies, dissident hunger striker Guillermo Farinas vowed on Monday to continue his protest until he dies, if necessary. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chavez Orders Money Changer Raids For FX Crash CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said on Friday authorities were set to raid money changers and close websites listing exchange rates, his latest bid to stop the crashing bolivar currency. feeds.nytimes.com |
Caracas Journal: Building a New History By Exhuming Bolívar Venezuelans are scratching their heads over President Hugo Chávez’s motives for the removal of Simon Bolívar’s remains. feeds.nytimes.com |
Standoff in Ecuador Ends With Leader’s Rescue Soldiers stormed a hospital where President Rafael Correa was held by rebellious elements of the police forces. feeds.nytimes.com |
Murder Trial Postponed for Suriname's President The murder trial for Suriname's former dictator resumed Friday for the first time since he returned to power as the elected president, but the judge postponed it again after none of the defense witnesses appeared to testify. feeds.nytimes.com |