Ana Tijoux – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux with the song “Somos Sur” (2014).
News
US Stands Alone in Vetoing Gaza Ceasefire Resolution at UN Security Council for Fourth Time
Majed Bamya: “There is no right to mass killing of civilians. There is no right to starve an entire civilian population.”
Havana Weather from November 21-27
A cold front is advancing over the southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and is very close to entering the western part of the country.
Nicaragua’s Rulers Finally Admit Brooklyn Rivera Is Captive
Rivera’s case had been classified as “forced disappearance”, since there’d been no indication of his whereabouts since September 2023.
Nicaragua: Ortega Officializes Co-Presidency & Paramilitary
Dictatorship orders the reform of over 100 articles of the Nicaraguan Constitution, including extending the presidential term to six years.
Los Angeles City Council Adopts Sanctuary City Ordinance
“We are extremely concerned… but, you know, we’re also organized. We’ve been through this before. We know how to respond…”
Ortega Creates Law to Evade International Sanctions
Ortega threatens fines, sanctions, and temporary or permanent suspension of operations for those enforcing foreign sanctions.
Fabiola Mendez – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Fabiola Mendez and her quartet from Puerto Rico with the song “Bomba pa’ la diáspora” (2024).
Cuban Regime Seeks to Charge Journalist with Sedition
Jose Gabriel Barrenechea resorts to a hunger strike to demand his release from arbitrary arrest related to the blackouts.
Hong Kong Court Sentences 45 Pro-Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Trial
“All these people are peaceful. They have always only called for people to vote, which is the most peaceful and legal method.”