Panama Backs Ecuador on Banana Dispute
Panama joined Monday the consultation process Ecuador requested at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the tax regime imposed by the European Union (EU) to the Latin American banana.

Honduran Authorities Seize 1.5 Tons Cocaine
The authorities seized the biggest cocaine shipment (1,500 kg) during the first quarter of 2007, Honduran navy commander Jose Eduardo Espinal stated.

Salvadorans Tribute War Victims
Thousands of Salvadorans attended the closing ceremony of Festival Verdad (Truth Festival) on Monday, remembering the assassinations committed by the paramilitary in the 1980 s and denouncing the impunity prevailing in the country.

Guatemala Police Permeated by Illegal Groups
Guatemalan Vice President Eduardo Stein admitted on Monday that the presence of criminal groups within security forces is a deep-seated problem in the country.

Ecuador, Brazil to Raise Cooperation
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa is arranging final preparations for his 3-day visit to Brazil on Tuesday, where he will sign eight cooperation deals.