Mike Gatehouse
José Alcoff discusses a new law brought into effect in Panama which circumvents worker rights and environmental considerations.
Robert White examines foreign policy by the US and its influence on Central American democracy.
Announcements that thousands of Cubans will need to look for work in the private sector as they are laid off from state employment has provoked many different reactions in Cuba.
A recent report issued by the International Trade Union Confederation discusses the violations of labour rights, specifically since the 2009 coup d’état.
Trade Unionist murdered in Guatemala acts as a reminder of the dangers faced by union representatives.
In the light of the recent political unrest in Ecuador President Ortega or Nicaragua comments on the prospects of a similar event in Nicaragua. Tim Rogers reports.
In June 2009 a coup overthrew Honduras' elected government. One year later US aid flows into the country in the name of democracy promotion which supports the coup backers. Dawn Paley discusses the use of aid to further US interests in the country.
Huge crowd in Havana greets shorter than usual speech by Cuba's former president who appears in rude health.
US tries to gain re-entry for Honduras at the Organisation for American States as calls from the Honduran resistance for democracy continues. Continued violence marks the daily lives of Hondurans - Adrienne Pine reports.
Amid rescue crews attempting to help those affected by Tuesday's mudslide in Oaxaca, Kristin Bricker looks at the neglect and corruption which lies behind the disaster and illustrates the need for closer scrutiny of public spending.