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Former Guerrilla Gustavo Petro Sworn In as Colombia’s First Leftist President

During his address, Petro vowed to fight inequality and climate change and to push for peace. He also condemned the US-led war on drugs.

Juan Luis Font analyzes the arrest of journalist Jose Ruben Zamora and the persecution of former anti-corruption prosecutors.

Claudia Camila de Venezuela took our photo of the day: “A bad day for the lobster”, in Falcon, Venezuela.

Foreign Minister Arnoldo Tinoco warns that the effects of the Nicaraguan situation “are being felt directly here with the migratory wave.”

The social groups proposed the nationalization of electricity production and distribution . The government argued the measure is not feasible.

Indi Rivero from Venezuela took our photo of the day: “Battle of Colors”, in Lara, Venezuela.

Today’s featured band is Popi y Sus Piranas from Peru with “El Cartero/ El Platano/ Rumba Piranas” from the album “Arriba Pirana” (1969).

“Guatemalan authorities should immediately release & drop any criminal charges against journalist José Rubén Zamora, president of elPeriódico”

Guatemalan anthropologist Irma Velasquez Nimatuj narrates the denial of her entry to Nicaragua, her illegal detention and expulsion.

The teachers strike and many roadblocks had partially paralyzed the country throughout July, forcing the government to the negotiating table.