Nicaraguan parliament postpones approval of FTA
Nicaragua's National Assembly has delayed the approval of the free trade agreement (FTA) between Central America and the United States, on grounds that its population will not benefit from the deal, an official said on Wednesday.

FBI opens anti-gang office in Central America
The FBI has opened a permanent office in El Salvador to help Central American police fight a growing wave of U.S.-style youth gangs that have threatened social stability.

Attorney General says to drop charges against Mexico City mayor
The National Attorney General's office (PGR) said on Wednesday it will drop legal charges against Mexico City Mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Derbez Destroyed for Being a US Candidate, Says Fidel Castro
US support shattered aspirations of Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Ernesto Derbez to become Secretary General of the Organization of American States(OAS), said Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Ecuadorian President Pleads for Popular Consultation
President of Ecuador Alfredo Palacio reiterated on Wednesday the need to advance towards popular consultation and ruled out the holding of a Constituent Assembly as he had previously announced.