More Panama Arrests for Toxic Meds
The Panamanian Prosecutors Office ordered the arrest of Rene Luciani, director of Panama s Social Security (CSS) and two of his predecessors Friday, for the deaths of 101 people who consumed contaminated medications.

Guatemala Ex Prez Free on Technicality
Guatemalan ex President Alfonso Portillo was set totally free in Mexico Friday, after Mexican authorities granted him definitive shelter and annuled the extradition process against him, his lawyer announced.

Cuba Says Fidel OK, Guantanamo Not
National Assembly President Ricardo Alarcon told CNN that Fidel Castro s health is on the mend but the situation of human rights in the US prison at Guantanamo bay, Cuba, is seriously ill.

Farming Vital for Region, CARICOM
Heads of State and Agriculture and Finance ministers of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meet today to discuss recovery of financial flows and increased technical support for diversifying agriculture.

Venezuelan ombudsman reveals internet plot against Chavez
An insurrection plot exists in Venezuela against President Hugo Chavez by means of Internet messages and mobile phones following last week's closedown of Radio Caracas Television (Rctv), an official claimed on Friday.