Poverty Forces Panamanian Kids to Work
In spite of Panama's economic boom, the terrible distribution of wealth, marginality and social exclusion force 50,000 children to work.

Venezuela Bank Helps Nicaragua
President Daniel Ortega said the opening here of a branch of the Venezuela Economic and Social Development Bank (BANDES) is the first sign of the financial aid promised to Nicaraguan producers.

Honduras Home to US Led Military Games
About 20 Latin American countries began anti-terrorist exercises in Honduras on Friday, under the aegis of the United States under the pretext of an alleged attack by the Al Qaeda network.

Argentina blames U.S., EU for trade negotiation failures
The Argentine government said on Friday that the "intransigence" of the United States and the European Union led to the failure of the recent Group of Four (G4) trade negotiations.

Cuba urges EU to lift sanctions before talks
The Cuban government on Friday urged the European Union (EU) to lift the sanctions it imposed on the island country in 2003, adding this is a precondition to starting a new round of negotiations to improve relations.