Central American presidents meet on Nicaragua's political crisis
The presidents of Central American countries held an extraordinary summit Monday to discuss the political crisis faced by Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolaños.

Central America to seek cheap oil in Venezuela
The ministers of economy and energy of Central American countries will go to Venezuela this month in search of oil at low, preferential prices, El Salvador's Economy Minister Yoland Mayora said Monday.

Central America on "maximum alert" due to energy crisis
Central America countries on Monday declared a state of "maximum alert" in response to the ongoing energy crisis and announced visits to Venezuela and Colombia to explore the possibility of oil assistance.

Brazilian president upbeat about economy despite corruption scandal
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was upbeat about the country's economy Monday, even after opinion polls showed he might lose in next year's elections because of a corruption scandal.

Mexico-US border violence claims 4 more lives
Drug-related violence on the Mexico-US border claimed four more lives Monday to bring this year's toll to 125, police reported.