Nicaraguan defense minister resigns
Nicaragua's Defense Minister Jose Adan Guerra has presented a letter of resignation, which will become effective on Wednesday, Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolaños said Monday.

"The agreement with minister Guerra was that he was to leave after the presentation of the White Book on Nicaragua's defense needs on June 15," Bolaños told a press conference.

The White Book, which will define the country's defense and security policy, has entered its final stage before release after wrapping up a consultation process with different social sectors on May 14.

According to Presidency Minister Ernesto Leal, Bolaños has yet to decide who is going to succeed Guerra.