Ortega Asks IMF, World Bank For Help
Nicaragua's leftist president-elect, Daniel Ortega, asked the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank for help on Thursday to fight hunger in the dirt-poor country he once ruled as a Marxist revolutionary.

Cuba-Panama Ties Highlighted
President of the Cuban parliament Ricardo Alarcon highlighted the friendship and cooperation ties between his nation and the Panamanian people on Thursday.

Colombia Intelligence Head Faces Charges
The Attorney General´s Office pressed several charges against the Administrative Security Department Director Jorge Noguera, who should answer on Thursday why he supplied classified information to the Colombian paramilitary agents.

More than 440 Women Murdered in Mexico
Since 1993 until today, more than 440 women have been murdered in the city of Juarez, Mexican state of Chihuahua, said Julia Monarrez, researcher of the North Frontier College, on Thursday.

Latin American Presidents to Attend Mexican Government Change
Eight Latin American presidents will attend the presidential inauguration ceremony in Mexico, current President Vicente Fox´s spokesman confirmed on Thursday.