Nicaragua Eliminates Last Exception to Strict Anti-Abortion Law
Hopes among women’s groups in Nicaragua that President Enrique Bolaños would stop one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Latin America from taking effect have been dashed, as the president signed it into law late Friday.

Nicaragua: Protests against Drinkable Water Rates
The Nicaraguan Movimiento Comunal and Red Nacional de Defensa del Consumidor (National Network of Consumers) Sunday warned strong protests are about to happen in case announced increase on drinkable water rate materializes.

Bolivia Shapes New State
The approval of a debate regulation has challenged the Bolivian Constituent Assembly to shape a new multinational State without exclusions amid the threat of regional authorities to divide the country.

Petroecuador: Oil Price Drop Limited
Galo Chiriboga, president of state oil company Petroecuador, termed transitory the drop in the price of oil in 2006 and discarded a national alarm for that drop.

Venezuela: Presidential Race Targets Undecided
Venezuelan presidential candidates focus their drives on the undecided 14 days short to the ballots.