Honduras, the Challenges
 President-elect Manuel Zelaya is taking office on Friday in Honduras with the challenges of fighting violence and wiping out poverty, amid International Monetary Fund-imposed limitations on expenses.

Honduras Premieres President
From Friday Honduras will have a new leader, Manuel Zelaya, who is receiving the ceremonial sash at Tegucigalpa´s National Stadium.

Cuban president condemns US provocation
Cuban President Fidel Castro has condemned the "provocative" messages published by Washington on an electronic billboard installed last Monday on the fifth floor of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana, media reports here said Thursday.

Chile, Mexico sign strategic partnership agreement
Chilean President Ricardo Lagos and his Mexican counterpart Vicente Fox signed an agreement on strategic and cooperative partnership to boost bilateral cooperation in politics, economy and trade, culture, education and science.