Nicaragua: Ortega Back in Power
Sandinista leader Daniel Ortega is due to return the presidency Wednesday amid large expectations and strong security measures, with the presence of 15 heads of States at his swearing-in ceremony.

Fidel, Raul: Warm Embrace to Ortega
Cuban Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura expressed a very personal greeting from President Fidel Castro and first Vice President Raul Castro to Sandinista leader and President-elect Daniel Ortega Wednesday.

Panama Minors Law Stagnates
After five months of national debate, a controversial reform to Law 40 of judicial responsibility of minors awaits endorsement of the Panamanian Executive to start its analysis in the Legislature.

Guatemala Protests US CIS Mistreatment
The Guatemalan government demanded that the Bush administration open an investigation into the mistreatment of Guatemalans repatriated by US Citizenship and Immigration Service authorities.

El Salvador: Authorities Expected Prison Massacre
El Salvador s Attorney General s Office asserted Wednesday that this weekend s massacre in the Apanteos Prison was anticipated by officers and prisoners.