Thousands Protest Trade Pact in Guatemala
 About 8,000 protesters — most of them teachers — demonstrated Tuesday in the capital against a pending free-trade agreement between Central America and the United States.

Venezuela arrests key Chavez foe
Police in Venezuela say they have arrested a leader of the strike which failed to oust President Hugo Chavez two years ago.

Mexico rejects US report on violence, human rights
The Mexican government on Tuesday rebuffed a US report on the serious violence and human rights problems in the country.

Chile, Bolivia sign visa exemption deal
Chile and Bolivia signed an agreement Tuesday to enable their citizens to travel across the common border without visas or passports.