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Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos expressed his gratitude towards Cuba’s support for the realization of the peace talks agreed with the rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Army of the People (FARC-EP).»

Spain’s major trade unions today noted the mass participation of workers in the second general strike against the austerity policies implemented by the conservative government of Mariano Rajoy.»

Chilean election authorities revoqued the victory of socialist Maya Fernandez Allende, granddaughter of fallen President Salvador Allende, who was declared mayor in recent municipal elections.»

Bolivian President Evo Morales declined to participate in activities for the 202nd anniversary of the epic war of liberation in Potosí, after learning about maneuvers to tarnish the celebration.»

Barack Obama, President of the United States (U.S.), won the elections for a second term of four years, according to projections of several television networks.»

Nicaragua’s Supreme Electoral Council announced the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) won 134 of 153 mayoral offices in the municipal elections held on Sunday, November 4th.»

President Barack Obama called upon people on Saturday to make donations to the US Red Cross to help millions of citizens affected by Hurricane Sandy, which killed 106 people this week in the United States and caused damage estimated at more than 50 billion dollars.»

An Inter-American hearing to inquire about denunciations of human rights violations in Paraguay will be held on Thursday, November 1st, with the Federico Franco government as the accused.»

The United Nations and Arab League Envoy for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, will report on Wednesday in a video conference from Cairo to the Security Council on his mission to stop violence at the Middle East country, said spokesman Martin Nesirky.»

The Venezuelan government will release the first images today taken by its Miranda satellite after its launch from China on September 28.»