Nicaragua to Fete Sandinistas
Around 30 people from 16 countries will attend celebrations for the 27th Anniversary of the Overthrow of Somoza´s Nicaraguan tyranny, the secretary of the National Liberation Sandinista Front Communication (FSLN) reported on Friday.

Panama Government and Teachers Face Off
Panamanian teachers and government are in confrontation over a demand for salary increases requested by education unions, which are threatening to strike if their demands are not heard.

Remittances to Guatemala on Upswing
Money sent by Guatemalans abroad increased in the first half of 2006 by 21 percent compared to last year, according to the Bank of Guatemala.

Argentina Extols MERCOSUR Reach
Deputy Foreign Minister of Argentina Alfredo Chiaradia highlighted the importance of relations of the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) beyond its borders, given its four members’ competitiveness in main economic sectors.

Cartagena Ready for Central American Games
Streets of Cartagena in Colombia were swarmed with people on Friday talking about baseball players, boxers, swimmers and athletes, as this city gets ready to host 20th Central American and Caribbean Games.