Nicaraguan Conservatives in FSLN Alliance
Only 27 days from the Nicaraguan elections, the "Gran Unidad Nicaragua Triunfa" coalition, led by the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), welcomed over 1,000 militants from the Conservative party Monday.

Panama Tests Canal Referendum
Panama tests Monday a referendum on the 5.2 billion dollar expansion of the Canal slated for October 22nd.

Guatemalans Appalled by Violence
Monday the Guatemalan government presented members of a special 300-man armed force to patrol the city buses in the capital in an effort to stop the towering violence that keeps the population frightened.

Venezuela Welcomes Election Observers
Venezuela´s National Election Council (CNE) reported that international observers for the December 3 elections will enjoy excellent conditions and be free to circulate, contact all candidates, political organizations and voters.

Fujimori Cause Shelved
The Judicial Power shelved a cause against ex-President Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000) for the submission of the National Council and the Magistracy in favor of interests of his government, local sources announced on Monday.