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Nelson Sargento – Song of the Day

Our featured artist is Nelson Sargento from Brazil, who passed away today, with the song “Agoniza mas nao more” (1979).

In Mexico, a mayoral candidate in the city of Moroleón was assassinated Tuesday ahead of the June 6 legislative elections.

Today’s featured artist is Hugo Alandete from Colombia with the song “Sabor a Melao” from the album “Salvese Quien Pueda! (1988).

In Colombia, the national strike committee and the government of far-right President Iván Duque say they reached “pre-agreements” this week.

Our reader Ray McCloud from the United States took the photo of the day: “Cabo San Lucas, Mexico”. He used his Google Pixel camera.

Today’s featured band is ChocQuibTown from Colombia with a NPR Tiny Desk Home Concert (2021). Read how you can send your favorites to share.

Today’s featured artist is Natalia Doco from Argentina with a cover of the song “Quedate Luna” (2016). Send in your favorite songs to share.

The amendments would empower the Interior Ministry to unilaterally deregister any NGO it determines to have “violated the public order,”

Today’s featured artist is Clinton Fearon from Jamaica with the song “Who Cares” from the album “Mystic Whisper” (1997).

At least 5 Salvadoran officials, including political allies of President Nayib Bukele, are named in a confidential State Department report.