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ALBA Summit Closed, New Members Admitted

The 11th Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), held this weekend in Caracas, closed stressing the defence of sovereignty and people’s self-determination, besides the adhesion of Suriname and Saint Lucia as special members of the bloc and Haiti as full member.»

Integration Issues Under Discussion in ALBA Summit

The presidents of the countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA) will discuss Sunday in the 11th Summit the entry of new members, in order to strengthen their integration objectives.»

Venezuelans Staged Huge Parade in Caracas

A parade for the 20th anniversary of the civil military uprising staged on February 04th 1992 began Saturday midday in Los Proceres Avenue, in Caracas, headed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and the attendance of heads of state and government of the member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA).»

Presidents of Brazil and Haiti Meet

Presidents Michel Martelly (Haiti) and Dilma Rosusseff (Brazil) discussed migration and cooperation-related issues in this capital before visiting the squadron of Brazilian UN blue helmets deployed here.»