1.  Name the capitals of Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and Bolivia.  Also, for each country, list the countries that share its border. (For a map of South America, click here.)

2.  What was surprising about President Uribe's victory?

3.  What percent of the vote did Mr. Uribe receive?  What is significant about that number?

4.  What change in Colombia's presidential elections did President Uribe make through the constitution last year?

5.  What priorities did President Uribe have during his first term in office?  What additional issue will he make a priority for this term?

6.  What is ALBA?  How do most Colombians feel about ALBA, according to a recent poll?

7.  What message did Colombia's voters send to Venezuela's President Chavez with the re-election of President Uribe? 

8.  Why is the outcome of the presidential elections in Colombia and Peru important to the U.S.?