Venezuelan Attorney General Accuses Website of Corruption
The retaliation against Armando.info’s investigations into top-level government corruption is intolerable,” said CPJ’s program director.
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Latin America
Agustin Lara – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Agustin Lara from Mexico the song “Por qué te vas” (1956).
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Working to Keep Nahuat from Vanishing in El Salvador
“This effort aims to keep Nahuat alive & that is why we focus on children, for them to continue & preserve this important part of our culture”
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A Lost Town in Venezuela
Many years ago, these lands belonged to two families who grew cocuiza, the plant used to make cocuy, a drink similar to tequila. (16 fotos)
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Martinelli’s Stand-In Jose Mulino Wins Panama Presidency
Jose Mulino replaced former President Ricardo Martinelli, who has asylum in the Nicaraguan Embassy after being convicted of corruption.
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Ruben Blades: Panama’s Elections & Martinelli’s Replacement
“The Supreme Court has chosen to endorse the aspirations of a man guilty of corruption, a fugitive cloistered in the Nicaraguan Embassy.”
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Monsieur Periné – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Monsieur Periné from Colombia with the song “Mi Libertad” from their disc “Caja de Música” (2015).
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Indigenous Women in Peru Decry Violations of Their Rights
“I’ve come here to denounce that in my community we drink water with heavy metals and breath polluted air from the mining activity.”
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The CLAP Food Rations, Lara, Venezuela – Photo of the Day
Rogelio Mendoza from Venezuela took our photo of the day: “The CLAP Food Rations”, in Lara, Venezuela.
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Victims of Slavery in Ecuador Should Receive Reparations
Hundreds of families endured conditions imposed by Furukawa Plantations of minimal wages, exploitation, lack of access to basic services…
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