Poll Shows FSLN Would Win Nicaraguan Elections
A poll by M and R Associates in Nicaragua reveals that the National Sandinista Liberation Front (FSLN) would win general elections if they were held this month.

Political Tension Builds Up in Nicaragua
Political tension is building up in Nicaragua as the National Assembly (Parliament) considers the ousting of President Enrique Bolaños and Interior Minister Julio Vega for refusing to attend a tripartite dialogue with the opposition.

Posada Carriles Denied Trial Transfer to Miami
Proceedings against the allegedly illegal entry into the US of Luis Posada Carriles will continue in El Paso, Texas, according to the decision of an immigration judge.

Brazilian president appoints new head of cabinet
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva appointed Energy and Mining Minister Dilma Rousseff as minister chief of staff on Monday.

Former Cuban Astronaut Says Russia Wants Collabs
The president of the Cuba-Russia Friendship Parliamentary Group Arnaldo Tamayo emphasized Tuesday in this capital prospects to foster ties between Russian and Cuban parliaments and peoples.