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Nicaragua: HR Defenders and Feminists Demand Justice not Impunity

Nicaraguan human rights organizations denounce “restructuring” of paramilitary groups, in addition to torture and rape in prisons.

“Tourism World” Category – Finalists of the 11th HT Photo Contest

In the category “Tourism World”, of the initial 66 photos submitted we are down to 9 for the final round of judging. (9 photos)

Finalists 11th HT Photo Contest – “Life in Cuba”

The jury is currently reviewing the pictures remaining in this fourth and final round of selection of our 11th HT Photo Contest. (67 photos)

Three dictatorships in Latin America on International Human Rights Day

In Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, above all, no reference will be made. Or if any is done it will sound ironic.

A Legion of Cuban Buyers Invades Managua’s “Oriental” Market

In the huge bustle of the “Mercado Oriental” in Managua a new accent is heard, one that marks a novelty between buyers and merchants.

Nicaragua’s April Mothers’ Association: “No Peace for Us until There’s Justice.”

“The state should turn over to us a list of the police and paramilitary involved in the repression,” so there can be a real investigation.

More than 160 Political Prisoners Remain in Ortega’s Jails

“We are planning to go out on the streets. We want a Christmas without political prisoners,” said Karen Lacayo, sister of political prisoner Edward Lacayo,

New Documentary on Monimbo, Nicaragua’s Rebellious Spirit (Video)

The documentary analyzes the unique way in which the inhabitants of this indigenous neighborhood protest against government repression.

Cuban Feminists Replicate “A Rapist in your Path”

Cuban feminists starred in their version of the “You are the rapist” performance, which was performed in Chile for the first time, on November 25th.

Santa Barbara-Shango: Doorstep of Religions

December 4th marks the religious celebration of Saint Barbara, in the Catholic Church, Shango in religious syncretism. This is how it was this year. (15 photos)