| Chávez Proposes an Ambassador to the U.S. The Venezuelan president made the proposal in a move toward restoring normal ties with the United States. feeds.nytimes.com |
Former Peru President Admits to Payment Alberto Fujimori acknowledged that he had paid his spy chief $15 million in government money to quit as the government collapsed amid a corruption scandal. feeds.nytimes.com |
Shutting Mexico City’s Power Company Is No Cure for Bad Service Across the city and its vast suburbs, the power has gone out for a day or more in neighborhood after neighborhood, despite President Felipe Calderón’s promise of better service. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Ecuador: Foreign Minister Resigns Fander Falconí resigned after President Rafael Correa criticized his handling of negotiations in connection with a forest-protection project. feeds.nytimes.com |
News Analysis: U.S. Mulls Role in Haiti After the Crisis Citing a history of neglect or domination, analysts say it will be hard to strike the right balance. feeds.nytimes.com |