Castro dismisses Parkinson's report
Cuban President Fidel Castro does not has Parkinson's disease, the 79-year-old leader denied a CIA report when he spoke for more than five hours standing at a lectern on Thursday.

Guatemala Realigns Anti-Drug Body
Guatemalan Interior Minister Carlos Vielman announced "profound realignment" of the national Anti-Drug Services (SAIA) after the arrest of three SAIA agents in the United States.

Venezuela, Mozambique establish diplomatic ties
Venezuela said Thursday it has established diplomatic relations with Mozambique, a Portuguese-speaking southeast African country.

Panama Tourism Increases
The number of visitors to Panama increased 6.5 percent between January and September, encouraging news for the national ministry of the tourist industry.