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Militarization of Latin America Gains Momentum

During the Covid-19 pandemic, soldiers have been deployed to enforce containment measures, often using brute force.

Today’s featured band is Bixiga 70 from Brazil with the song “7 Pancadas” from the album “III” (2015). Remember to send us your favorites!

A completely white penguin has been discovered on the Galapagos Islands, the National Park authority there has announced.

Today’s featured artist is Honduran-Canadian singer and songwriter Daniela Andrade with the song “Ayayai” from the album “Tamale” (2019).

In Montana, two US citizens were apprehended by Customs and Border Protection for speaking Spanish while grocery shopping.

Today’s featured band is Bug Bite from Brazil with the song “Pimenta” from the album “Bit” (2019). Don’t forget to send us your favorites!

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Guatemala City this weekend to demand the resignation of President Alejandro Giammattei.

Our photo of the day: “Perfect Day”, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba was taken by Zaklina Georgievska (Canada). Camera: Samsung phone

Today’s featured band is Calacas Jazz Band from Mexico with the song “Puedes creer en mi” from the album “Nuevos Retros” (2016).

Mexico has become the fourth nation to pass 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, following Brazil, India and the United States.