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Argentina: “We Did It” Choice Becomes Law!

After 12 hours of debate, the Senate approved by 38-29 the law of Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy. Sustained activism played a big part.

Today’s featured artist is Puerto Rican flautist Nestor Torres with the song “Passion Fruit” from the album “Burning Whispers” (1994).

On November 30th, several hundred Cubans left Paramaribo city to go to South Drain, on the western border between Suriname and Guyana.

Today’s featured artist is Canelita Medina from Venezuela with the song “Tu no lo Creas” from the album “Sones y Guajiras” (1979).

In a landmark vote, Argentine lawmakers passed a bill allowing abortions in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

Today’s featured artist is Mariene de Castro from Brazil with the song “Ponto de Nana” from the album “Tabaroinha” (2012).

The Indigenous environmental activist Felix Vasquez was assassinated Saturday. Armed, masked men killed him in front of his family.

Today’s featured band is Grupo Gualajo from Colombia with the song “Quien Será” from the album “El Pianista de la Selva” (2008).

Today’s featured band is Sotomayor from Mexico with the song “Pajarito” from the album “Salvaje” (2015). Send us some of your favorite songs.

Today’s featured artist is Jucara Marcal from Brazil with the song ‘Atoto’ from the album ‘Pade’ (2008). Send in your favorite songs!