Nicaragua Trapped in Energy Crisis
The Nicaraguan Congress has declared an energy emergency throughout the country as long as the energy crisis caused by the increase in oil prices in the international lasts.

5 killed in shoot-out in south Peru
Five people were killed in a shoot-out between police and militants who stormed a police station and a bank in south Peru, police said Wednesday.

France urges Colombian rebels to accept gov't proposal
France on Wednesday urged Colombia's rebel group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) to accept a government proposal to negotiate a swap of hostages for prisoners.

Far From Crisis, Cuban Economy Will Grow 9 % in 2005: Fidel Castro
President Fidel Castro rejected rumors that Cuba is experiencing an economic crisis, explaining that the Cuban capacity for resistance actually allowed the economy to grow 7.3 % in the first six months, despite drought and scarce energy, and all indications show an expected 9 percent growth for the year.

Venezuela pressures US to try Posada Carriles on terrorist accusation
Venezuela expects the US Justice Department to try Luis Posada Carriles on terrorist accusations instead of as an illegal immigrant, said Wednesday Vice President Jose Vicente Rangel.