The decision by four European countries to deny access to a plane carrying Bolivian President Evo Morales, on suspicions U.S. intelligence whistle-blower Edward Snowden was on board, has brought a sharp response from Latin America.»

UNASUR members will analyze the refusal of some European countries to allow Bolivian presidential aircraft to land or fly over their territories.»

President Evo Morales travels to Bolivia after more than 13 hours waiting in Austria, where he arrived after Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France denied flight permission over their territories.»

The father of Edward Snowden, who is accused of espionage for revealing secret documents on intelligence to the press, said today that his son would return to the United States on certain conditions.»

Iranian President-Elect Hassan Rouhani said that his country and Saudi Arabia can restore peace and stability in the region, in response to a congratulations message from King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.»

Ecuadorian President, Rafael Correa, assured that his government will analyze the case of Edward Snowden responsibly, and assured that he will take a decision with sovereignty.»

The presidents of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, and France, Francois Hollande, today described as very positive their meeting at the Elysee Palace and announced a new stage of bilateral cooperation relations.»

Pope Francis received Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with whom he debated the social situation and politics in Venezuela after Head of State Hugo Chavez died.»

The 94-year-old former South African president Nelson Mandela’s condition remains “unchanged,” the Presidency said on Monday morning.»

Bolivian government has formally requested the Security Council of the Union of South American Nation (UNASUR) to convene a special meeting to assess the possible links of Colombia with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).»