Nicaraguan Social Groups Protest Against CAFTA
Social Coordinator, a grouping of more than 70 organizations, promoted demonstrations against ratification of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) with the US.

Panamanian President Urged to Reach Energy Agreement with Venezuela
Transport union leaders in Panama have urged their government to reach an agreement with Venezuela as soon as possible, in view of the energy crisis the country is going through after the announcement of a new fuel price hike.

Terrorist Might Ultimately Find Safe Haven in US
Terrorist Luis Posada Carriles, confessed mastermind of multiple acts of terror in the Western Hemisphere, might ultimately find safe haven in the United States after an immigration judge said he could qualify for a form of US protection

Central American countries to set up rapid response forces
Defense ministers of five Central American countries agreed Wednesday to set up rapid response forces to tackle emergency situations in the region.