El Salvador Tries Getting Tough on Youth Gangs
El Salvador´s Assistant Police Chief Pedro Gonzales announced the beginning of Operation Super Iron Hand, wherein thousands of police comprise anti-gang groups (GTA) to patrol streets in the 21 cities with most crime.

Panama Free Zone Security Demanded
Entrepreneurs with warehouses and offices in the Free Trade Zone in Colon, Panama, have demanded redoubled security measures to stop the wave of robberies there.

Cuba Prioritizes Children, Mothers
The relationship between children and parents is a priority in Cuba, from TV spots that encourage good parenting to a law that allows either parent to take up to a year on 60% salary to be with the newborn baby.

Venezuela Denies US Alleged Nuke Deals
Venezuela defends the peaceful use of nuclear energy, such as that of Iran, Foreign Minister Ali Rodríguez affirmed Tuesday.