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Nicaragua Fracas over Drug
Pardons
The Nicaraguan National Police
Anti-Drug Office criticized the
Judicial Power on Thursday for
apparent corruption because of
successive pardons to notorious
drug-traffickers.
Nicaragua Nixes Spanish Electric
Corp
Nicaragua s Finance Ministry (Contraloria
General de la Republica)
Thursday annulled the contract
with the Spanish Consortium
Union Fenosa, blamed for the
severe energy crisis in the
country.
Kidnappings Worry Honduran
President
President Manuel Zelaya voiced
concern over the wave of
kidnappings Thursday, while the
opposition kept Honduran
security policy under fire
concerning 18 abductions this
year.
Frei Betto: Cuban
Sovereignty Essential
Brazilian friar Frei Betto,
emblematic figure of liberation
theology, said Thursday he will
defend Cuban sovereignty with
those who fight for socialism.
10
presidential candidates to vie
for Venezuelan presidency
Ten candidates, including
incumbent President Hugo Chavez,
will compete for the next
presidency of Venezuela in the
presidential vote on Dec. 3 this
year, the National Election
Council (CNE) said in a
statement.
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