Nicaragua's new government to enforce free education
The new government of Daniel Ortega, who will take power as president on Jan. 10 in Nicaragua, will introduce free education in the country, said Miguel De Castilla from Ortega's Sandinista National Liberation Front on Tuesday.
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Another Guatemalan Politician Assassinated
Dr. Hugo Monterroso Chacon, UD (Democratic Union Party) finance secretary, was murdered Wednesday by three persons unknown in Casa Arianna in Guatemala City, and police and public prosecutors are investigating.

Ecuador will stick to one-China policy
Ecuadorian President-elect Rafael Correa said on Wednesday that the South American country will adhere to the one-China policy and hoped China will achieve national reunification at an early date.

Cuba's Raul Castro attends Battle of Ideas commemoration
Cuba's Defense Minister Raul Castro on Wednesday attended an event commemorating the 7th anniversary of the so-called Battle of Ideas in Cardenas, a city 140 km east of the Cuban capital.

Venezuelan president begins visit to 4 South American nations
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who was declared winner of Sunday's election, arrived in Brasilia, capital of Brazil on Wednesday, kicking off a four-nation tour of South American countries.