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A New Era Arrives to Chile

Boric’s historic triumph in the presidential runoff in Chile, on November 19th, breaks the political duopoly that has governed for 30 years.

Today’s featured artist is Willie Rodriguez from Puerto Rico with his Jazz Quartet and the song “Moliendo Cafe” from the album “Flatjacks” (1963).

Boric has publicly declared his stance against human rights violations in Cuba and the Government’s response to social protests on July 11th.

Marcelo Valle Fonrouge, former Argentine ambassador to Nicaragua, has written a book analyzing the Nicaraguan dramas he witnessed.

It doesn’t matter if Boric is from the left or right; it does matter that he’s faithful to constructing an orderly constitutional democracy …

In Guatemala, hundreds of Maya K’iche’ protesters blocked a major highway for a second consecutive day Tuesday…

Today’s featured band is Las Hermanas Montoya with the song “Mucho, Mucho, Mucho” from “Las Hermanas Montoya con Perez Prado” (1950s).

Joanna Woodley from the UK took our photo of the day: “Animal Flower Cave” in Barbados.

After Sunday`s elections, Chile has won itself the right to have a better future. Now comes the hard part: building it.

As it appears from the year that ends, Latin American democracy will once again experience a dangerous year in 2022.