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Reports that Cuba's ruling Communist Party has slowed moves toward free-market economics, raised pressure on dissidents and reemphasized its orthodox Marxist rhetoric, as a result of a tighter embargo from the United States. How Cuba is denouncing the economic embargo from the U.S.; Fidel Castro's, president of Cuba, speech marking his 35th anniversary of his declaration of the revolution as socialist; Cuba's 1996 sugar harvest.

Reports on the celebration of the Bay of Pigs or Playa Giron as the area is called, invasion anniversary in Cuba. Who the invasion was an attempt by; What the celebration of the attempted invasion signifies for the Cubans; Background information on the invasion; Events by Cuba in commemoration of the invasion.

Reports that the Cuban government has imposed a personal income tax on its self-employed workers, effective April 1, 1996. Year in which taxes had disappeared in Cuba; Dual purpose which the income tax is to serve; Cuba's struggle to emerge from an economic free fall which began in 1990.

Focuses on Deborah DeMoss-Fonseca, as she helps her husband in the presidential campaign. DeMoss-Fonseca role in a bloody conflicts in Central America; Information on DeMoss; Comments from DeMoss.

Focuses on the relationship between the United States (US) and Haiti, after American troops restored Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power. Haitians' hopes that the US would restructure their society; Comments from Stan Schrager, spokesman for the US Embassy; Information on the American presence in Haiti; Information on an United Nations mandate to keep foreign troops in Haiti.

Presents information on the efforts of Columbian Guillermo Petersson to bring drug baron, Ivan Urdinola who was responsible for the killing of his son, to justice. Information on Urdinola; How Petersson's son was killed; Comments from Petersson.

Reports that President Carlos Reina, of Honduras, has taken steps to reduce the United States' military influence in internal politics, and its role as a bastion against the region's Marxist insurgencies. Abolishing of the draft and separation of the police from the army; Other steps taken.

Reports on Columbian President Ernesto Samper's response to charges that money from the Cali cocaine cartel financed his presidential campaign. Comments from Samper; Information on allegations; Samper's Liberal Party's Congress only body which can judge President.

Discusses the emergence of a new group of extremely violent traffickers. Information on the killing of Columbian police of Jose Santacruz Londono; Details on jailed Cali cartel leaders, brothers Miguel, and Glberto Rodriguez Orejuela; Comments from Thomas Constantine, administration of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Announces the death of Jose Santacruz Londono, a top leader of of the Cali cocaine cartel. Comments from General Jose Serrano, director of national police; Statistical information on value of award for Santacruz's capture; Background information on Santacurz.

Reports that Ernesto Samper, who is president of Colombia is under attack by many of his closest aides, which is being censured by the United States for his alleged ties to drug traffickers. Call for resignation of Samper; Colombia struggle against drug trafficking; Comments from Enrique Santos, a senior editor and columnist at El Tiempo.

Reports that the alliance formed between the United States, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia has been broken, with the United States' decision to decertify Colombia. Reactions of Colombians; Reasons for the decertification; Decision made by United States President Bill Clinton; Aims of the alliance; Statements made by Colombian President Ernesto Samper.

Reports on the resulting situation caused by the disqualification of Colombia as a partner in the fight against drug trafficking by the United States' administration. Effect of the decision on United States, Colombia relations; Relative comments from Colombia President Ernesto Samper.

Reports that observers are puzzled over Cuba's decision to shoot down airplanes belonging to the Brothers to the Rescue group. Reference made to recent economic success by Cuba; What Cuban analyst say; Comments from officials.

Presents information on the pressure applied to the Clinton administration to take a tougher line toward the Cuba's communist government. Reasons for adopting tougher restrictions; Possible signals that President Fidel Castro is shifting away from easing tensions with United States; Announcement of plans by Concilio Cubano to hold a public meeting.

Focuses on the video-telephone industry in San Salvador and its connection to emigrants in the United States. Comments by Francisco Navarrate manager of Canal Uno, which offers video telephone services; Location of Gigante Express' Canal Uno offices across the United States; Cost per minute for the hookup.

States that Prosecutor General Alfonso Valdvieso presented the United States Congress with formal accusations that President Ernesto Samper received money from cocaine traffickers to assist his finance in 1994 election campaign. Details on the four accusations against Samper; Involvement of Valdivieso in the investigation on Colombia's notorious Cali cocaine cartel; Comments from key persons.

Reports than on February 8, 1996, Florence Ducos was not in agreement with United States troops leaving Haiti. Comments from Ducos; Reactions of residents as troops get ready to leave; Cessation of US operations on February 29, 1996.

Reports that Renal Preval was sworn in as Haiti's president replacing Jean-Bertrand Aristide, in the first democratic presidential succession in Haiti's turbulent history. When Preval became president; Details on the ceremony; Length of Preval's inauguration speech; Challenges faced by Preval. INSET: Haiti's rulers..

Reports on the challenge posed to Haiti's elected President Rene Preval from his predecessor Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Aristide's campaign for re-election in 2000; Role served by Peval under Aristide's government; Contrasts and comparisons between Aristide and Preval.

Reports that the United States mistrusted Colombia President Ernesto Samper, who is alleged to have financed his presidential campaign with drug money. Description of Samper's relations to Colombia's drug cartel; Listing of persons accusing Samper of taking drug money; Recounting a 1993 meeting of American officials with Samper at the U.S. State Department; Information on Colombia's politicians' links with the drug cartels.

Reports on the concerns of Colombia's business establishments, over allegations that President Ernesto Samper took money from the Cali cocaine cartel, which could cost them millions of dollars in preferential trade tariffs from the United States. Decision of President Bill Clinton's administration; Why the nation's business association asked Samper to take a leave of absence from office; Circumstances surrounding the allegations.

Reports on Columbian President Ernesto Samper's vindication of himself against accusations relating to his involvement with the Cali cocaine cartel in a joint session of Congress. Nature of his alledged involvement.

Reports that on January 30, 1996, President Ernesto Samper of Colombia, made a speech to a joint session of Congress, requesting the reopening of the investigation into charges made that he was involved in receiving campaign money from a cartel. Demands for Samper's resignation; Both chambers in Colombia controlled by Samper's Liberal Party; What Samper's campaign manager said about Samper's knowledge of the money; Contents of Samper's address.

Reports that in Bogota, Columbia, the Extraditables, the jailed leaders of the Cali cocaine cartel, said that they gave President Ernesto Samper money for his presidential campaign. Details on how money was collected; Effect announcement has on Samper in relation to political campaign.

Reports that protesters are marching for the resignation of Columbian President Ernesto Samper, because of his involvement in a drug scandal. Implications from the publics' change in attitude; Details of the Samper's alleged drug involvement; Comments from Colombians; Samper's plea about the accusation; Members of his cabinet urging him to resign.

Reports that Colombian president Ernesto Samper, who is accused of receiving drug money from Cali cartel leaders, has negotiated a deal with officials that will allow him to resign without facing criminal charges. Denials made by Samper; Reference to meetings between Samper and his closet aides; Information on accusations brought against Samper.

Reports on the presidential elections in Colombia, with reference to the campaign of President Ernesto Samper. Allegations made against Samper; Further information on elections.

Reports on relations between Colombia, and the United States (US). Cancellation of US visas of six senior military Colombian officers suspected of drug trafficking; How visa cancellation affects Colombian government, and president Ernesto Samper; US intention when visas were cancelled; Samper's request for review of his campaign books; Visit of director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John M. Deutsch to Colombia.

Reports that Colombians are calling for President Ernesto Samper's resignation, after he was accused of knowingly accepting drug money for his election campaign. Samper's taking of $6 million from the Cali cocaine cartel; Comments from Conservative Party leader, Noemi Sanin.

Reports that Fernando Botera, President Ernesto Samper's closest aide made accusations about him, which suggested that Samper knowingly took millions of dollars from the Cali cocaine cartel, and maintained a relationship with drug traffickers for several years. Detils on an interview with Botera; Declaration made by Samper; Detainment of Botero on suspicion of illicit enrichment through receipt of drug money; Money contributed to Samper by other campaign aides.

Reports from El Salvador, on the hierarchy of El Salvador's dominant Catholic Church as it stood deliberately unfinished. Assassination of archbishop Oscar Romero in 1980; Building as a symbol of the church's shift away from close ties; Visit by Pope John Paul II; When the change that is expected will take place; Architect of the change Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle, a member of the conservative Opus Dei movement.

Reports that Colombia's President Ernesto Samper has tried to get support for his battle against allegations of ties to the Cali cocaine cartel by attacking Colombia's Marxist insurgency and right-wing paramilitary squads. How political violence has resulted in social, and economical problems in Colombia; Conflict between Colombia's paramilitary groups; Results of a poll that shows guerrilla violence as the major problem in Colombia. INSET: Traffickers, guerrillas plague Colombia..

Reports that jailed drug barons have continued to conduct business in prisons in Colombia, using cell phones smuggled into prison by female visitors while corrupt guards ignore this. Impact of corruption in prisons on relations between the United States and Colombia; Examination of prison corruption.

Reports on the low relations between the United States and Colombia, stemming from the belief of the Clinton administration that the government of Colombia is influenced by drug trafficking cartels. What Colombia views the U.S. as in its fight against illegal drugs; What led to further tensions between the two countries; Controversy surrounding President Ernesto Samper.

States that traffic congestion could be considered one of Haiti's worst problems. Problems associated with traffic in Haiti; Suggestion for the improvement of traffic.

Reports on the 1995 presidential election in Haiti. Rene Preval as possible winner; Political conditions in Haiti prior the elections; Voter turnout; Highlights of the election.

Reports on developments in the Haiti presidential elections as of December 18, 1995. Low turnout in voting centers; Factors behind the low turnout; Campaign highlights.

Reports on the expected victory of Rene Preval who was endorsed by President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in the presidential elections in Haiti in December 1995. Preval's relationship with Aristide; Comparisons between Preval and Aristide; Role of Preval in the Aristide administration.

Reports that Haitian President, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, publicly endorsed his party's candidate as his successor, and have urged residents to vote in the upcoming elections. Aristide's previous confusion about not publicly urging people to vote; Speculation about Aristide's disagreement with his party's candidate, Rene Preval.

Focuses on the social, and economic conditions in Haiti. President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's affirmed support for Rene Preval in Haiti's presidential elections; Threats to Haiti's democracy; Suspension of $100 million in foreign aid; Details on relations with United States.

Focuses on political elections in Haiti. Details on Rene Preval's campaign in Marmelade; Information on President Jean-Bertrand Aristide; Description of peaceful campaign; Provision of security by troops from United Nations, and United States.

Reports on the allegations of the Haitian government, that some United States Special Forces troops helped Haitian army officers and militia members hide their guns to avoid confiscation. Call for an investigation by Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's top aide; Reason for the call for an investigation; Comments from Aristide's chief of staff, Leslie Voltaire; What the allegation by the government came after.

Reports that Haiti's prospects for financial aid and private investment to bring it out of its poverty, have virtually vanished. Fears of potential investors; Previous promise of aid from United States and allied nations; Influence of Aristide's attempt to balance different constituencies; Reason for delay in privatization; Comments form Aristide.

Reports that Haiti President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, stated that he would not remain in office past his constitutionally mandated term. Views on the international economic aid and its impact on the United States; Impression given by Aristide, that he will not step down from his position; Successor of Aristide.

States that the President of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, is expected to step down from his position, leaving many of his poorest followers discontented at the United States. Aristide's supporters wary of United States stay there; Condemnation against the US for the status of Haiti's social and economic conditions; Statements from a senior Aristide aide.

Presents information on the dispute surrounding security and intelligence issues, which has plunged relations between the United States and Haiti to their lowest level, since American troops occupied Haiti to return President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power. When disputes erupted between the two countries; Comments from United States Embassy spokesman Stan Schrager; Detailed information on the feud between the two countries.

Looks at the economic uncertainty and the lack of democracy in the country of Haiti. Reference to the elite quietly leaving Haiti; Why foreign investors have not been investing into the country; Public announcement made by President Jean-Bertrand Aristide concerning elections.

Reports that Jean-Bertrand Aristide, president of Haiti, has extended his mandate for three more years. Public's reaction to his decision; Background information on his political life; His being ousted in 1991; Aristide urged to keep elections December 17, 1995; Comments from Aristide.

Reports that the citizens of El Salvador are still trying to claim land that was promised to them during a peace agreement. Declaration made by the Salvadoran government on October 31, 1995; Comments from Armando Calederon, president of El Salvador; Terms of the peace agreement; Takeover of 59 properties in western and central regions of the country, by the Democratic Peasant Alliance.