Sandinista founder to be named Nicaragua's ambassador to Peru
The General Vice Secretary from Nicaragua's Sandinista National Liberation Movement (FSLN in Spanish), Tomas Borge, will be named Nicaragua's new Ambassador to Peru.

Panama Competition, Suez Lowers Price
The Suez Canal Authority in Egypt announced a lowering of ship tariffs to increase competitiveness with the Panama Canal, La Prensa news reported Thursday.

Guatemala Hails Menchu Candidature
Guatemalan press and political analysts highlighted the approval greeting indigenous leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu s announcement that she will be a candidate in the September presidential elections.

Venezuela, Argentina Fully Collaborate
The signing of 17 accords between Argentina and Venezuela, in energy, finances and health, are Thursday a solid support to economic collaboration and union in the region.

Brazil embargoes support for Iran's nuclear program
Brazil banned any transfer of equipment, goods or technology, which can be used to help Iran develop its nuclear program, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday.