Bolivian coca farmers who fear their livelihood and Indian identity is threatened by US-backed efforts to uproot the crop that makes cocaine, are pinning their hopes on one of their own who has become the front-runner for the country’s presidency.

Latin America’s poor economic performance will top the agenda when the region’s rulers meet leaders of the 25 European Union nations in Mexico.

A crowd of 20,000-30,000 turned out in a chilly drizzle today for Pope John Paul’s first Mass in Ukraine