Venezuela Still Has 1,903 Political Prisoners
The NGO said the list of adolescent political prisoners now stands at 42.
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News Headlines for November 27, 2024
Here are the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Violence Against Cuban Women on the Migration Route
Chiapas has become fertile ground for organized crime. A place where human rights violations are considered “mere collateral damage.”
Uruguay’s Mujica Criticizes Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua
It didn’t appear on Cuba’s National TV News, but on social media, the recent words of former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica gained traction.
Might Russia Install Missiles in Cuba and Venezuela?
Alexei Zhuravlev believes that this is the best way to respond to the West for assisting Ukraine in the war.
Cultura Profetica – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artists are the Puerto Rican reggae band “Cultura Profetica” with the song Lento (2024).
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…”
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).
Will Brazil Be the Next Venezuela?
The vast majority of Brazilians I know here in the south of the country are against Lula and his Workers’ Party.
Venezuela Releases Some Political Prisoners, 1,800 Remain
The prisoners were jailed for protesting the highly contested official election results in July.