Conservative Lasso to Runoff of Ecuadorian Election
In Ecuador, conservative banker Guillermo Lasso advanced to the runoff of the presidential election against leftist economist Andrés Arauz.
Read moreIn Ecuador, conservative banker Guillermo Lasso advanced to the runoff of the presidential election against leftist economist Andrés Arauz.
Read moreToday’s featured artist is Sevana from Jamaica with a NPR Tiny Desk (Home Concert) (2021). Remember to send us your favorites to share.
Read moreEight officials who participated in the violent repression of 1976-1983 were convicted this week of crimes against humanity.
Read moreIn Guatemala City, thousands took to the streets Thursday denouncing years of state violence against Indigenous communities.
Read moreAnother great artist lost… this time it’s U Roy from Jamaica. Here’s the song “Natty Rebel” from the album “Natty Rebel” (1976).
Read moreToday’s featured artist is Jose Enrique “Chelique” Sarabia from Venezuela with the song “Casita en el Morichal” (1962).
Read moreBolivia’s Central Bank has returned a nearly $350 million loan from the International Monetary Fund. It was received af the 2019 coup.
Read moreToday’s featured band is Chico Science & Nacao Zumbi from Brazil with the song “Maracatu Atomico” from the album “Afrociberdalia” (1996).
Read moreJohnny Pacheco from the Dominican Republic, and Fania Records co-founder, passed away Monday. We celebrate his work, with “Mi Carreta” (1966)
Read moreThe protesters rode to the Constitutional Plaza, lining up in front of the presidential palace, where they were met with police.
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