Ecuador and the Chinese consortium Andes Petroleum signed a contract to explore and exploit the two blocs in Pastaza, to the south of the country, which will require an initial investment of 72 million dollars.

The United Nations General Assembly has identified Venezuela among nine countries that are not allowed to vote in the current 70th Session because of arrears in paying their dues.

Pope Francis has approved a decree recognizing a miracle by José Gabriel Brochero, leading the way to the Argentine priest’s canonization.

Bolivia will host a United Nations conference in March 2016.