A report in yesterday's editions on the damage done in Central America by hurricane Mitch was followed by a paragraph in which the Dublin-based Latin America Solidarity Centre announced its appeal for aid funds for the region. The telephone number given was incorrect. It should have been (01) 6621784.

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