As a new round of colombian peace talks go into their second day in Havana, Bogota's senate has voted to prevent leaders of the FARC guerrillas, from holding elected office once a final agreement is reached. The case against the head of the brazilian lower house for corruption is about to get underway. today marks the 10th anniversary of Latin America's rejection of the free trade area of the americas, also known as ALCA. Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta has resigned after mounting pressure and protests. A historic meeting is set to take place saturday between the leaders of China and Taiwan. A new law approved by the United States senate brings back to the fore, the debate between cyber-security and privacy for citizens.