Central America, Caribbean Tackle Money Laundering
The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) began a meeting in Panama on Monday to analyze strategies against money laundering in the region.

Cuba Slams US Subversion
Manuel Hevia, director of the Historic Investigation Center of the department of State Security, said starting with the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, subversion attempts by the US have increased dramatically in Cuba.

Venezuela: Registration for New Party beyond Expectations
The number of applicants registered to become members of Venezuela's Socialist United Party (613,000) has exceeded expectations, Vice President Jorge Rodriguez said.

Colombia seizes over 700 kg of cocaine
The Colombian authorities on Monday seized a total of 722 kg of cocaine in two separate operations, the country's military and police spokesmen said.

Brazil's Petrobras calls for negotiations on Bolivia refineries
Brazilian state energy company Petrobras called for negotiations on the two refineries which it lost through nationalization in Bolivia, adding that if no agreement is reach, it will go to international courts, announced the company's President Jose Sergio Gabrielli on Monday.