Colombian forces launch counterattack against rebels
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe oversaw a massive counterattack against leftist rebels on Sunday in the southwest of the country.

Mexican opposition leader to seek candidacy for presidential race
Mexican opposition leader Roberto Madrazo announced Sunday that he will seek candidacy from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) for presidential elections next year.

Guatemala Unable to Meet Millennium Goals by 2015
The Guatemalan government´s inability to fight poverty will prevent the country from fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals by 2015, Prensa Libre newspaper published Sunday.

Spanish Communists condemn US Policy against Cuba
Spanish communists condemned today strongly the aggressive United States policy against Cuba and demanded that their government and the European Union (EU) do not give in to Washington dictates.

Nicaragua to Keep SAM-7 in Reserve
Newly-named Nicaraguan Defense Minister Avil Ramirez stated that his government would keep SAM-7 antiaircraft missiles in reserve for its self-defense.