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Cuban Dissident Rosa Maria Paya Elected to the IACHR

Her election took place during a vote held at the 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), in Antigua and Barbuda.

Raising awareness “is ant-work; you have to be patient, explain, ask repeatedly, until they understand the importance of separation”.

When voting has no consequences, there is no incentive to participate. Venezuelans abstained from regional and parliamentary elections.

Former Costa Rican President: ‘This is unprecedented, and that’s why it’s alarming. I hope it gets the government’s attention.’

Yordanka Caridad from Cuba took our photo of the day: “The Urban Hunter”, in Parana, Brazil.

So far 11 photographers have sent in their entries. We also look forward to receiving your best photos. You have until September 15th.

“We never take away hope. I mean, that’s our whole thing. If you don’t have it, then what are we doing this for?”

Today’s featured band is Cementerio de Elefantes y Cero from Ecuador with a live recording of their song “La única de tus días” (2017).

Far from recognizing its responsibility in this humanitarian crisis, the dictatorship announced that Nicaragua was withdrawing from UNHCR.

Friends and family of Moises Sotelo ‘disappointed and disgusted’ after respected fixture detained outside church.