Panama Canal Project Persists Polemic
The controversial project to expand the Panama Canal has dominated daily life in Panama since the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) submitted the project to President Martin Torrijos on April 24, and the issue is main course for the media.

Salvador, Immigration Encouraged by FTA
Immigration and the FTA constitute nowadays a big deal for businesspeople and the Salvadorian government, economist Cesar Villalona stated Friday.

Guatemalans Welcome Venezuelan Oil Aid
Guatemalan mayors highlighted the Venezuelan government's willingness to supply cheap oil to Guatemalan municipalities, mainly those living in poverty or extreme poverty.

Malaysia to Transfer Cuba NAM Presidency
Malaysia is ready to transfer the Non Aligned Countries Movement (NAM) presidency to Cuba, with the vision of revitalizing the work of that 114-nation body, Malaysian Ambassador to the UN Hamidon Ali informed Friday.

Ramonet: Cuba a Main LatAm Player
French writer Ignacio Ramonet said on Friday that the Cuban revolution and its leader Fidel Castro are having an unprecedented influence in Latin America, which explains the fact that their critics are escalating the discredit campaigns.

Venezuelan govt ready to sell F-16s: Vice President
The Venezuelan government was willing to sell its F-16 aircraft bought from the United States "to anybody," Vice President Jose Vicente Rangel said on Friday.