Morning briefs

* Supporters of ex-Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo (image) denounced a “smear attempt” by legislators who want to investigate Toledo for alleged corruption.

* The U.N. estimates that nearly a quarter of a million displaced Colombians are in Ecuador without proper documentation.

* Illegal street commerce has grown in Chile, much to the chagrin of the authorities.

Links- International Herald Tribune, Reuters AlertNet, The Globe and Mail (Canada)

Image- perou.org

Tags- Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, United Nations, corruption, international economy, immigration