Relations between Ecuador and Peru are better than ever, according to Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa, but tensions with Colombia are increasing, as trade between Ipiales and Tulcán has fallen by 90%. 

About 95% of the positions in the new phase of the “More Doctors” program ended up being filled by Brazilian professionals, according to Ministry of Health data. 

Bolivia will take its demand for sea access against Chile to the United Nations yet again, as tensions between the two nations mount.