Guatemalans Unhappy with US Refusal
Disillusion prevails in Guatemalan circles after a high US official said her government would not concede a Temporary Protection Statute to Guatemalan immigrants.

Central American, Caribbean countries to establish regional anti-drug center
Representatives from Central American and Caribbean countries agreed on Tuesday to establish a regional anti-drug center in order to tackle crimes related to drug-trafficking in the region.

Hondurans Want Election Results
Honduran parties, especially the traditional political organizations, exerted pressure on the Supreme Election Court (TSE, in Spanish) Tuesday to demand results.

Venezuela and China Exchange Info
A Chinese delegation, led by Customs Vice Minister Li Kenong, verified the achievements in Venezuelan customs modernization thanks to the cooperation of the Asian nation.

Colombian govt to hold meeting with rebel ELN in Cuba
The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), the second largest rebel group in the country, have agreed to hold an "informal exploratory meeting"in Havana, Cuba, Colombian president Alvaro Uribe announced Tuesday.