Panama: Wave of Protests
Panamanian unions and civilian groups Friday warned they would continue pressuring the government in order to hamper signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US and support a similar pact with Chile.

PARLACEN Backs Nicaragua
The Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) gave its unanimous support to Nicaragua after the lawsuit filed by Costa Rica before the Hague International Court of Justice over navigation on the San Juan River.

Fidel: Energy Revolution Ignited
President Fidel Castro underscored the advantages Cuba´s energy revolution and alerted of the exhaustion of world oil reserves.

Congress Declares Evo Morales President
The Bolivian Congress declared Evo Morales and Alvaro Garcia as president and vice president of the nation, respectively, to clear the way for the indigenous and official swearing-in during this weekend.