Libya, Nicaragua Talk Cooperation
Cooperation between Africa and Latin America topped a talk between Presidents Muammar el Kadhafi (Libya) and Daniel Ortega (Nicaragua) in Syrte, east of Tripoli on Tuesday night.

Panama Canal expansion to begin August
BALBOA, Panama (Reuters) - The first stage of a us$5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal should begin ahead of schedule by the end of August, a top canal official said on Wednesday.

El Salvador on Eve of Crisis
El Salvador is steeped in serious social and economic deterioration caused mainly by the government of Antonio Saca, which could lead to a social crisis, warned the Central American University (CAU).

Guatemala Opens International Industrial Fair
Guatemalan President Oscar Berger, inaugurated the International Industry Fair NDUEXPO 2007 Wednesday, which he regarded as an opportunity to attract investments and to create future employments for the population

Fidel Castro Warns of World Problems
Cuban President Fidel Castro highlighted how people´s awareness about climate change has increased, as well as the importance of food, during a Cuban TV broadcast Tuesday.

Colombian, Venezuelan FMs meet over drug spat
The foreign ministers of Colombia and Venezuela met here on Wednesday to try to ease tension caused by Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos, who criticized Venezuela for not cooperating with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).