| Signs of US-Venezuelan Rapprochement at Hemispheric Summit Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he intends to send an ambassador back to Washington after a seven-month absence voanews.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Peru: Ex-Leader Admits Illegal Payment Alberto Fujimori said during his embezzlement trial that an illegal $15 million payoff he made went to stave off a military coup plotted by his powerful spy chief. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chilean Leader’s Legacy Is Upended Traditions and Balanced Books After a rough start, Michelle Bachelet, Chile’s first woman in the presidency, is winding up her term as one of the country’s most popular leaders. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mexico Still Waiting for Most Swine Flu Vaccines MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico -- the epicenter of last year's swine flu outbreak -- has received less than half of the 30 million vaccine doses it ordered last year, the country's health secretary said Tuesday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Severed Head Left at Grave of Mexican Drug Lord CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) -- A severed human head and a flower were found in front of the tomb of deceased Mexican drug lord Arturo Beltran Leyva. feeds.nytimes.com |