Ortega: US Trying to Polarize Nicaragua
Nicaraguan presidential candidate Daniel Ortega accused the government of the United States of trying to divide Nicaraguan society pro and contra Sandinistas, instead of contributing to the reconciliation in the country.

Panama Pushes Canal Increase Abroad
Without ruling out important internal debates, the issue of a Panama Canal extension received a new government boost in an international tour to promote it.

No Blood in Honduran Hospitals
Honduran Human Rights Regional Official Wilfredo Castellanos reacted with surprise and dismay Tuesday after blood service to local hospitals was suspended due to the millions owed by the Health Ministry to the Red Cross.

Guatemala Doctors on Strike
Doctors from the Roosevelt hospital, in the Guatemalan capital, have been on strike for five days demanding wage increases and medical supplies.

Venezuela Up for UN Security Council
Venezuela ratified its candidacy for the UN Security Council on Tuesday and announced that its participation in this body will serve the interests of peace, understanding and sovereignty of peoples.

Colombian courts charge some 150 soldiers with embezzlement
Colombian military courts began on Monday to charge 147 soldiers with the embezzlement of 14.7 million U.S. dollars which was confiscated from guerillas in a 2003 military operation, army officials said.

Chile vows to eradicate child labor by 2010
The Chilean government plans to abolish the employment of laborers under 15 by 2010 and establish rules to protect workers aged between 15 and 18, Labor Minister Osvaldo Andrade said on Monday.