Morning briefs

* During a debate Monday night, Ecuadorian presidential frontrunner Rafael Correa (image) vowed to ally with the presidents of Brazil and Bolivia if he were to be elected this Sunday.

* Hugo Chavez warned of a U.S.-backed plan to overthrow Bolivian president Evo Morales.

* Thousands of protestors from Oaxaca arrived in Mexico City after marching for almost three weeks into the capital.

* Jenna Bush will spend a week in Paraguay visiting president Nicanor Duarte as well as participating in a UNICEF program.

Links- SABC News (South Africa), USA TODAY, International Herald Tribune, Guardian UK

Image- SABC News (South Africa)

Tags- Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Mexico, election, international politics