Nicaraguan opposition pushes ahead with new constitution
Nicaragua's main opposition leader said Thursday that they would table a bill in Congress next month for a new constitution in a fresh bid to counter the government in months of political standoff.

Brazil backs UN resolution on Haiti
The Brazilian government said Thursday it supported the resolution of the United Nations which increased the presence of the UN peacekeeping force in Haiti and extended its mission until February.

Bolivian acting president mulls ways to ease political tension
Bolivian acting President Eduardo Rodriguez on Thursday discussed with political leaders how to settle the country's political chaos, said news from La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia.

Salaries Soar for More than 800,000 Cuban Workers
Cuban President Fidel Castro announced Thursday evening that more than 800,000 health and education workers here will receive raises in salaries as of July 1st.

Brazilian President Bent on Quashing Corruption
Investigation of corruption accusations will lay bare the truth in Brazil, stated President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, ratifying his government´s willingness to punish corrupt people.