Daily Headlines: September 6, 2007

* Bolivia will seek the extradition of ex-president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada from the U.S. to face trial on charges of genocide.

* Mexico government plans to reestablish diplomatic ties with Cuba and Venezuela for the first time since Vicente Fox left office.

* In a setback to Brazilian to President Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva, Senate President Renan Calheiros has been accused of violating several rules of conduct.

* Standard & Poor's raised the long-term credit rating for the Dominican Republic.

* The Chilean and Japanese heads of state launched a bilateral free trade agreement this week.

* Follow-up: It’s been over a week and the Chilean Supreme Court has yet to decide on the fate on ex-Peruvian leader Alberto Fuijmori.

Sources- The Latin Americanist, Living in Peru, Xinhua, Forbes, People’s Daily Online

Image- BBC Mundo