Nicaragua Asks U.S., EU To Start Tree Trade 'Compensation Funds'
Nicaraguan president, Daniel Ortega, has asked the United States and the European Union to set up "compensation funds" to offset the effects of free trade and globalization on poorer nations like Nicaragua.

Guatemala Under Pressure to Solve Crimes
Diverse sectors in and out of Guatemala have increased on Wednesday their pressure on Oscar Berger´s government to prevent the assassination of four Salvadorians and their supposed executors remains unpunished.

Guatemala Security a Mess
Recent crimes in Guatemala show a serious national security failure that call to replace the police and government entire chain of command.

Central Americans Create Common Community
El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala signed an agreement Wednesday to create the tri-national border community of Rio Lempa, near the largest reserve of water in Central America.

I am Gaining Ground, Says Fidel Castro
Cuban President Fidel Castro said on a phone talk with Venezuela's Hugo Chavez that he is gaining ground in his recovery "with more energy and strength, and time to study."