| Chavez Hails Venezuela Independence, Foes Fume CARACAS (Reuters) - President Hugo Chavez kicked off a national party on Sunday for the 200th anniversary of Venezuela's independence, but critics used the date to accuse him of turning the nation into a Cuban-style dictatorship. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mass Grave Found in Mexican Mine Fifty-five bodies were reported recovered from an abandoned mine apparently used by gangs as a grave. nytimes.com |
Colombia, Venezuela Restore Diplomatic Ties Relations were severed last month by Caracas in dispute over Venezuela's alleged support of leftist rebels in Colombia www1.voanews.com |
U.S. Withholds Millions in Mexico Antidrug Aid The decision was based on concerns that the country was not doing enough to protect its people from abuses by the police and the military. nytimes.com |
Diplomats Discuss Jailed American The US Assistant Secretary of State had a meeting with Cuba’s foreign minister to discuss the fate of Alan Gross jailed in Cuba for nearly 11 months on suspicion of spying. feeds.nytimes.com |