Nicaragua Oil Discovery Unconfirmed
It will take at least two months to confirm the existence of oil in a town near the capital, where a US company is carrying out drilling works, an official source stated on Monday.

Venezuela-Nicaragua to Firm Up Deals
Local parliament will soon debate and approve the agreements signed by Nicaragua and Venezuela governments in the framework of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA), assured a legislative source Monday.

Panamanians Approve of President  Torrijos
As many as 65 percent of Panamanians support the management of President Martin Torrijos government, 2.6 percent over results of a January poll, it was revealed Monday.

Colombian president appoints new FM
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on Monday appointed Fernando Araujo Perdomo, who was held by rebels for six years, to replace Maria Consuelo Araujo as the nation's new foreign minister.

Colombians evacuated after small volcanic eruption
Residents in low lying rural areas in central and southwestern Colombia have been evacuated to higher lands after the country's tallest volcano, the Nevado in the Huila province, erupted, local press said on Monday.