New Protests in Nicaragua
Workers, students and civil society members will stage a protest next week in this capital, demanding a government respond to social problems affecting Nicaraguans.

Panama to Host Avian Flu Meeting
Representatives of international bodies and 21 Central American ministers of Agriculture, Health and Environment will gather in Panama City June 6-8 to discuss regional preparations against avian flu.

Central America Ministers Meet on Energy
Chancellors and Energy Ministers from SICA (Central American Integration System) and the MesoAmerican Energy Initiative began meeting Friday in the El Cacique resort in the Dominican Republic.

Humala for Latin America Power Bloc
Sure of winning elections on Sunday, Union por el Peru (UPP) presidential hopeful, Ollanta Humala, has pleaded for Latin American integration.

Open Letter on Cuba Sent to EU Ministers
An open letter, signed by European organizations, unions, academics and legislators, is being circulated in Europe to denounce the European Union´s “common” position against Cuba to be reviewed this month.