Nicaraguans Back in School, Free
The 2007 Nicaraguan school year begins Monday amid great expectations over the changes Sandinista authorities plan to make in the teaching system, after 16 years of neoliberal governments.

Nicaragua Church Agrees to Abortion Debate
The Nicaraguan Catholic Church, principal promoter to restore the controversial penal code prohibiting therapeutic abortion in life-threatening pregnancies or those from rape or incest, agreed to discuss the topic on Monday.

Guatemala to Compensate Hostage Families
Victims families of the attack and fire of the Spanish embassy in Guatemala will be awarded with an economic compensation 27 years after the events happened, report media in this capital Monday.

Peru-Chile Sea Limit Talks Exclude US
Peruvian Foreign Minister Jose Garcia discarded US arbitration in the maritime limit difference between Peru and Chile, and reiterated the need to negotiate an agreement on the topic with Chile.

"Women" Initiate Brazilian Prison Break
Disguised as women, two Brazilian convicts managed to evade surveillance, surprise guards at the gate, and facilitate the escape of another 82 prisoners, Brazilian TV reported on Monday.