Nicaragua Edgy after Student Threats
Nicaraguan university students have stoked the prevailing social tension Thursday by announcing they will continue protesting in support of striking doctors and demand a solution to the transport issue.

Nicaraguan Rightwing in Crisis
Forty-eight hours before the close of registration of election alliances, neither threats from the US Embassy nor big money have had the power to unite Nicaragua's rightwing.

Guatemala Anti-FTA Vigil Grows
Several popular organizations have joined the on-going vigil in front of the Guatemalan Constitutional Court, where a bill against the free trade agreement with the US is being discussed Thursday.

Panama Increases Cuba Flights
Panama´s Copa Airlines will make seven more direct flights to Cuba, Cuban Civil Aeronautics Authority (AAP) announced Wednesday.

Plans to Enlarge Panama Canal Continues
Although the number of groups opposed to the enlargement of the Panama Canal continues to increase, influential sectors of society and the National Government itself have stepped up actions to defend the project, which will be voted in a referendum.