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Twisted Democracies

In many democracies, particularly in Latin America, well-meaning reforms intended to enhance democracy have achieved just the opposite.

Our featured duo is Cande y Paulo from Argentina with a NPR Tiny Desk Concert released today May 5th. Remember to send us your favorites.

In Puerto Rico, protesters have taken to the streets in response to the recent femicides of Keishla Rodríguez, 27, and Andrea Ruiz, 35.

President Nayib Bukele voted to unseat five Supreme Court judges. The Salvadoran attorney general has also been dismissed.

The attacks on the press are generated by authoritarian governments, to impose “a single narrative”, with no room for criticism.

In Colombia, President Iván Duque withdrew planned tax reforms after days of mass demonstrations protesting the move.

Caridad took our photo of the day: “Clothers on a Fence” in Lara, Venezuela. She used a Nikon D80 camera. Send us your best pictures to share!

Today’s featured artist is Dom La Nena from Brazil with the song “Batuque” from the album “Ela” (2012). Send us your favorites to share.

Juan Pablo Ixbalan left his home in the village of Santiago de Atitlán, Guatemala. He crossed the lago in a small boat, a panga.

Indira Rivero (Venezuela) took our photo of the day: “My Black Cat” in Lara, Venezuela. She used her Nikon D40 camera.