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Liana: Between Philosophy, Love and Leaving Cuba

“I left Cuba because I fell in love. I left everything. It was a bit crazy, but that’s how love is: you don’t think things through much.”

Buke Carson (USA-Nicaragua) took our photo of the day: “Cemetery of Granada, Nicaragua” using his iPhone 10 camera. Send us your pictures!

Today’s featured artists are Seu Jorge and Daniel Jobim from Brazil with a performance at the Teatro Bradesco in Sao Paulo (2020).

In Ecuador, conservative banker Guillermo Lasso advanced to the runoff of the presidential election against leftist economist Andrés Arauz.

Today’s featured artist is Sevana from Jamaica with a NPR Tiny Desk (Home Concert) (2021). Remember to send us your favorites to share.

Eight officials who participated in the violent repression of 1976-1983 were convicted this week of crimes against humanity.

In Guatemala City, thousands took to the streets Thursday denouncing years of state violence against Indigenous communities.

Another great artist lost… this time it’s U Roy from Jamaica. Here’s the song “Natty Rebel” from the album “Natty Rebel” (1976).

Today’s featured artist is Jose Enrique “Chelique” Sarabia from Venezuela with the song “Casita en el Morichal” (1962).

Bolivia’s Central Bank has returned a nearly $350 million loan from the International Monetary Fund. It was received af the 2019 coup.