Le Coq All Stars – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Le Coq All Stars from the US with percussionist Alex Acuña from Peru) with their version of “Afro Blue” (2021).
Latin America
Bolsonaro’s Lawyer Threatens Journalist Juliana Dal Piva
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s personal lawyer Frederick Wassef sent a lengthy threatening text message to journalist Juliana Dal Piva.
Roberto Cantoral – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Roberto Cantoral from Mexico with the song “El Triste” (1970). Send in your favorites to share.
Christian Lopez – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Christian Lopez from Venezuela with the song “Escuche Tio Simon” from the album of the same name (2008).
Beto Villares – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Beto Villares from Brazil with the song “Rio da Bossa Nova” from the album “Beto Villares” (2008).
Clouds, Santa Cruz, Bolivia – Photo of the Day
Yolvik Chacon from Venezuela took the photo of the day: “Clouds” in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. She used her Nikon D80 camera.
La Muchacha & La Otra – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artists are the Colombians La Muchacha and La Otra with the song “No Me Toques Mal” (2020).
El Salvador Expels Journalist Amid Crackdown on Dissent
El Salvador’s government has expelled prominent Mexican journalist Daniel Lizárraga after he led investigations into corruption for El Faro.
“The Freedom of Speech Situation is Extreme in Nicaragua”
Jorge Canahuati pointed out that pressure against the independent media goes way back, but became “a lot more dictatorial in 2018.”
Human Rights Commission Calls for Demilitarization of Colombia’s Police
The commission found that on repeated instances, the state’s response to protests was an excessive and disproportionate use of force.