Nicaragua Seizes 500 Kilos of Coke
Nicaragua National Police reported Thursday that the cocaine consignment seized in Peñas Blanca, some 90 miles south of the capital on the border with Costa Rica, is over 500 kilos.

Panama Canal project to create up to 10,000 new jobs
The project of expanding the Panama Canal's navigation capacity could create between 8,000 and 10,000 new jobs, Manuel Benitez, deputy head of the Canal Authority,s aid on Wednesday.

Venezuela Workers Oppose US Meddling
Dozens of Venezuelan transport workers staged a demonstration outside the US Embassy in Caracas Thursday over recent provocative remarks by US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice.

Morales Defends Bolivian Senator
President of Bolivia Evo Morales defended government party Senator Leonilda Zurita on Thursday before the international community. Zurita was prevented from entering US territory due to "suspicion of terrorism".

Brazil adopts measures to prevent bird flu
The Brazilian government on Wednesday unveiled a bird flu prevention plan which includes such measures as monitoring bird migration and taking strict control of guano and other bird residues that could spread the virus.