The World - News from Jan. 19, 1986

Honduran President-elect Jose Azcona Hoya said he is prepared to sign a regional peace accord that would remove the U.S. military from his nation if Nicaragua sends home its foreign military advisers. Azcona, who will replace outgoing President Roberto Suazo Cordoba next week, ended two days of talks in Washington with top Administration officials. At a news conference, he expressed confidence that a “comprehensive settlement” for regional peace could be achieved “before the end of the year.” Azcona also said he has invited Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to his inauguration ceremonies and expects him to attend.