Obama administration calls for commercial flights to Cuba by December
The Obama administration is trying to loosen Americans' travel restrictions to Cuba by the end of this year by urging for the start of scheduled commercial flights to the island…
Panama to investigate fugitive ex-president Martinelli in Hacking Team spying scandal
The Hacking Team (HT) scandal has made its way into Panama, although under slightly different circumstances than in other regional countries. This time, it involves former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli,…
Former Nicaraguan football boss accepted 90,000-euro bribe, prosecutors allege
Julio Rocha has been charged with money laundering and corruption in Nicaragua. Prosecutors there allege Rocha accepted a 90,000-euro bribe as part of a broadcast rights agreement.…
Cuban dissidents report more than 100 arrests over the weekend
Cuban dissidents reported Monday that more than 100 arrests were made on the island over the weekend at marches and demonstrations around the country, though all who were jailed have…
Nicaragua has its eyes on some new Russian battle tanks
Nicaragua is about to conclude its participation in the Russian-hosted “World Tank Biathlon” and is considering the purchase of some Russian-made T-72B3 main battle tanks, Russian media reports.…
Panama City in 17 hours, 35 minutes: Emirates airline launches world’s longest non-stop flight
The airline Emirates is set to operate the world's longest non-stop commercial flight starting next year - between Dubai and Panama City.…
11-year-old rape victim gives birth to step-father’s baby in Paraguay
An 11-year-old girl who became pregnant after being allegedly raped by her step-father has given birth in Paraguay, according to news reports.…
FIFA’s Rocha agrees to be extradited to Nicaragua
Julio Rocha, the former head of the Nicaraguan Football Federation who was one of seven FIFA officials detained in Switzerland in May, has agreed to be extradited to his home…
