True Ends of PPP Unclear
While the Puebla-Panama Plan Summit spoke in favor of improving the living conditions of Central American people at its meeting Wednesday, outside, social and political organizations denounced it as really benefiting transnationals.

North Energy against Southern Food
The use of basic grains to produce fuel is object of debate in Guatemala today where experts perceive the devastating effects of that policy on sovereignty and food security.

Salvadorian Penitentiary System in Crisis
Kidnappings planned from prison and the confiscation of cell phones from inmates show the crisis of El Salvador's penitentiary system, according to the coordinator of the Human Rights Commission, Miguel Montenegro.

Ecuador Takes Colombia Issues to World
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa reiterated on Wednesday that he will undertake an aggressive world campaign to stop Colombian military from entering Ecuador, and to end fumigation with glyphosate along the border.

Cuban Musical to Open NY Festival
Cuba's film "El Benny," by filmmaker Jorge Luis Sanchez, will open the eighth Havana Film Festival in New York, April 13-19, devoted this year to Cuban actor Jorge Perugorria (Fresa y Chocolate).