* Blockades in the major Bolivian city of Santa Cruz were gradually being lifted as protestors demanded the passage of land reform acts that were being stalled in Congress.
* 56 people died in Chile during the five days of Independence Day celebrations earlier this week.
* Separate polls in Venezuela coincide on Chavez’ lead in his bid for reelection but differ on the margin of the lead.
* Mexico decides to back Guatemala in their attempt for a U.N. Security Council seat, while Chile remains undecided.
Image- BBC News (Road blockade against Bolivia’s government in 2003).
Links- International Herald Tribune, Herald Sun (Australia), Reuters, El Universal (Venezuela)
Tags- Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela, United Nations, election, international economy
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