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Speaking at the opening session of the 128th Assembly of the World Inter-Parliamentarian Union (IPU), being held in Ecuador, President Rafael Correa denounced the U.S. blockade of Cuba, which has been condemned 21 consecutive times at the United Nations.»

Peace talks for Colombia begin today a recess until April 2, after the end of a cycle in which progresses in the issue of access and land use were achieved, the parties stated in this capital.»

Acting President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, announced the government secured funds for the payment of pensions and reported on the design of strategies for the regulation of new and used vehicles prices.»

Venezuelan acting President Nicolás Maduro has the preference of voters for the elections of April 14, revealed today a study by Hinterlaces pollster.»

The acting President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, said that the national government will guarantee the security of Presidential nominees for April 14 elections.»

Thousands of Venezuelans wearing red in shirts, flags and other items, as the color preferred by deceased president Hugo Chavez, bid him farewell today through the streets of this capital.»

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) held a tribute to the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, Hugo Chavez, during a special meeting on Friday.»

Inhabitants of 23 de Enero parish, western Caracas, will welcome the mortal remains of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who will be moved this Friday from the Military Academy to the Headquarters of the Mountain. »

Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, was elected president of the People’s Republic of China and chairman of the People’s Republic of China’s Central Military Commission on Thursday.»

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) thanked acting President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro today for his gesture reiterating Caracas support for the peace process in Colombia.»