Crimes Increase in El Salvador
Almost at the end of 2005, the number of homicides registered in El Salvador reached 3445, spread the Attorney General Tuesday.

Colombian rebel kills 24 govt soldiers
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) killed at least 24 government soldiers in an ambush in central-eastern Colombia, army sources said Tuesday.

Venezuela Boosts AIDS Prevention
The Venezuelan Health and Social Security Minister (MSDS) assigned $465,000 to financially help 47 Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) that are carrying out AIDS prevention programs.

Cuba´s Xmas Soured by US Injustice
As Cuba prepares to usher in the new year with celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the 1959 revolution on January 1, five men considered heroes on the island remain behind bars in the United States for daring to fight terrorism.