A Scandal Over Spying Intensifies in Colombia

The Department of Administrative Security has been accused of illegally spying on President Álvaro Uribe’s critics.

Republicans Boycott a Hearing on Trade

Senate Republicans blocked an initial hearing on three trade agreements, again halting the process despite an earlier agreement between the White House and House Republicans.

Chávez Can Remain Outside Venezuela for Months, Vice President Says

President Hugo Chávez could legally keep governing Venezuela from his seclusion in Cuba for as long as six months, his vice president said Friday.

Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez says 2nd surgery in Cuba removed cancerous tumour

CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told his country Thursday night he underwent surgery in Cuba to remove a cancerous tumour but assured them he is doing well, seeking to cool growing questions about his health and ability to govern.

Venezuela’s Chavez says he was treated for cancer

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's flamboyant socialist leader Hugo Chavez said on Thursday he had undergone a successful operation in Cuba to remove a cancerous tumor and was on the road to full recovery.

Factbox: Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez announced on Thursday that he had undergone a successful operation in Cuba to extract cancerous cells from a tumor and was on the road to full recovery.

Venezuela’s Chavez Admits ‘Cancer Surgery’

Venezuela's president Hugo Chavez has admitted he has undergone an operation to extract cancerous cells from a tumour, but said he is on the road to full recovery.

Tevez lines up with Messi in Argentina’s Copa opener

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