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Trump’s Dilemma with Venezuela

The strategy of “maximum pressure” via sanctions is unlikely to overthrow Nicolas Maduro; negotiating with him inevitably confers legitimacy.

Near where I live, about a 10-minute walk away, Presidente Wenceslau Braz Avenue connects important parts of the city of Curitiba.

Today we feature Ray Barretto a US percussionist of Puerto Rican heritage. He performs “Acid”, the title track of his Fania label album (1968)

Today’s featured artists are pianists Chucho Valdes, Gonzalo Rubalcaba (Cuba) & Michel Camilo (Dominican Republic), with “La Comparsa” in 2017

The Panamanian government said that the lack of response from the Nicaraguan government does not affect the recognition of diplomatic asylum.

Nicaragua with 18% and Venezuela with 15% are among the countries that will pay the most to export to the USA, above the general 10% rate.

Martinelli hoped for a pardon from president Jose Mulino. However, he had to settle for a safe-passage letter so he could flee to Nicaragua.

Will Ecuador move towards a more cohesive governance model or continue to be plagued by internal divisions?

A ban on junk food in Mexico’s schools entered into effect on Monday, March 31st, announced government officials.

Claudia Camila from Venezuela took our photo of the day “Entering Las Claritas”, in Bolivar, Venezuela.