The Urban Unites Us, the City Differentiates Us
I wander the streets of the Bio Bio region (Chile) and I take portraits of strangers, with a narrow and futile scope of my photography…
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Latin America
Is Bukele Wrapping Himself in the Chinese Mantle?
Los intereses de China en la región crecen y podría darse el caso de que Beijing termine como aliado de Bukele y Ortega,
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Mexican Reporter Murdered in Sonoyta, Sonora
Sonora has recently seen a surge in violence; according to news reports, the annual number of homicides rose by at least 17 percent in 2020.
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Colombian President Warns Indigenous Protesters
As massive anti-government protests continue for a second week, the city of Cali has become the epicenter of skyrocketing violence…
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Trial Opens for Steven Donziger, Lawyer Who Sued Chevron for Amazon Oil Spills
In New York, the trial against environmental and human rights lawyer Steven Donziger began Monday. He’s been on house arrest for 600+ days.
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Koino Yokan – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Koino Yokan from Argentina with the song “Casi que me pierdo” from the album “Suave” (2020).
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Teclas Chapinas – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Teclas Chapinas from Guatemala with “Nereidas” from “100 Melodías de Guatemala con las Mejores Marimbas” (2012).
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Police Raid on Rio de Janeiro Favela Leaves 25 Dead,
In Brazil, at least 25 people were killed Thursday as heavily armed police raided one of Rio de Janeiro’s largest favelas.
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Peruvian Authorities Threaten to Seize Documents on Corruption Reporting
The outlet Ojo Publico had exposed alleged money laundering in its 2016-17 reporting based on the Panama Papers…
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Os Originais do Samba – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Os Originais do Samba from Brazil with the song “Falador Passa Mal” from the album “E Preciso Cantar” (1973).
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