UN Gives Strong Condemnation of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
A total of 141 of the 193 UN member states supported the resolution that “deplores” the Russian aggression. Nicaragua and Cuba abstained.
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Cuba Loses Tourists as Europe Forbids Russian Planes
The closure of European airspace to Russian planes is one of the first collateral consequences for Cuba of the invasion of Ukraine.
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EU Raises Ukrainian Flag in Managua, as Ortega Backs Putin
The EU delegation noted it raises the Ukrainian flag “as a symbol of solidarity in support of the sovereignty, peace and freedom of Ukraine”
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Three C. A. Countries to Stop Requesting Negative Covid-19 Tests
El Salvador, Costa Rica & Panama will relax health restriction in the third year of the pandemic to increase tourism and improve the economy.
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Ceumar – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Ceumar from Brazil with the song “Silencia” from the album of the same name (2014).
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Haitian Police Kill Journalist Amid Ongoing Protests
One journalist was killed and others injured after police opened fire on a demonstration of factory workers in Port-au-Prince.
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Mining Companies, Foreign Investors Driving Destruction of Amazon, Violation of Indigenous Rights
Rights groups in Brazil say British, Canadian, US, Brazilian & Peruvian mining companies plan to expand operations in the Brazilian Amazon.
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Sonora Bahia de Rafael Mejia – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Sonora Bahia de Rafael Mejia from Colombia with the song “Merecumbe Rock and Roll”.
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Struggle in Guatemala Offers Hope for L.A. Indigenous People
A struggle for the defense of their territories waged by indigenous Maya Q’eqchi’ communities in eastern Guatemala…
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Colombia Legalizes Abortion During First 24 Weeks
Abortion rights advocates gathered outside the Colombian Constitutional Court in the capital Bogotá Monday celebrating the decision.
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