Methanol poisoning death toll rises to 43 in Nicaragua
The death toll in a methanol poisoning case in Nicaragua has risen from Friday's 21 to 43 on Sunday, officials said.

Security Officials Meet in Guatemala
Guatemala President Oscar Berger opened a meeting of military and police officials from 10 Central American countries Monday, to analyze the main facets of regional security.

DR Authorities Admit Dengue
The Dominican Republic admitted that cases of dengue in the country are getting out of hand and predicted this year will be as much of an epidemic as 2000.

Latin American, Caribbean Parties in Nicaragua
The Permanent Conference of Political Parties of the Latin American and the Caribbean (COPPAL) is meeting from Monday in Managua to analyze its working plan for the 2006-2007 period.

Bachelet Pays Homage to Allende
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet made heartfelt homage to the late dignitary Salvador Allende on the 33rd anniversary of his death in defense of the constitutional power his people delegated on him.