Honduras to Sell Oil Firm
Henry Arevalo, executive president of the Honduran oil company Distribuidora e Importadora de Petroleos (DIPPSA), confirmed Monday the venture will be shortly sold for $100 million.

US War Games in Panama
With the participation of over twenty ships and warplanes, the controversial US-led military training Panamax 2006 is still underway in Panama.

Cuba Welcomes Trade with New Mexico
Pedro Alvarez, president of Cuban Food Import Company (ALIMPORT), described as very positive and successful the recent signing of a letter of intent with Navajo farm businesspeople from the US state of New Mexico.

Latin America, Europe to Strengthen Ties
Latin American Parliament General Secretary Rafael Correa highlighted the importance of a projected meeting among South American and European parliamentarians intended to analyze issues of common interest.

Ernesto Hits Cuba
Cuba's eastern zone is the first touched by the eye of tropical storm Ernesto, which, although weakened in the last few hours, brings extensive areas of rain.