Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has reported the arrest of four groups that were planning to attack and carry out violent acts in the capital and other cities.  Venezuela’s coalition of opposition political parties rejected a statement by President Maduro accusing them of responsibility in the murder of a ruling-party lawmaker.

In the Municipal Elections of 2014, the fine for not voting could come to 76 soles. 

Polls indicated that the Uruguayan presidential race will most likely be decided in a runoff in November.