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.»
Iran Will Not Start a War, but Will Defend Itself
Iran will never start a war, but it will react severely to any threat or attack, said on Sunday a senior military commander on the occasion of the military exercises started here on Saturday.»
Ecuador Appointed Head of ALBA Economic Secretariat
The designation of Ecuador to lead the Economic Secretariat of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of our America (ALBA) is seen as a recognition of the work of the country in that area.»
Chavez Announces Creation of Common Economic Area
A common economic zone for the member countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our Americas (ALBA), was approved by the presidents attending the XI Summit of that block.»
Haiti Willing to become Full ALBA Member
President Michel Martelly ratified his interest for Haiti to be a full member of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our Americas (ALBA).»
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).»
ALBA FM Held Discussions Prior to Presidents’ Meeting
Foreign Ministers of the eight member States debated about imperial threats and ways to continue strengthening the bloc and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.»
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.»
Bolivian Government to Foster Social Programs
Bolivian President Evo Morales will meet on Tuesday in Cochabamba with mayors of the country’s 327 municipalities to analyze the execution of many social programs.»