August is the month of major political crises in Brazil, but no one suspected that an environmental issue would be the trigger for the storms threatening the government of President Jair Bolsonaro, just eight months into his term.
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Light and Shadows, Havana, Cuba. By Elier Martinez (Cuba). Camera: iPhone 5s
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Today’s featured artist is Mallu Magalhaes from Brazil with the song “Voce Nao Presta” from the album “Vem” (2017).
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France is to oppose a European Union trade deal with the South American Mercosur group of countries because of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s environmental policy, the Elysee Palace confirmed on Friday.
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Havana Cathedral at Sunset. By Ilon Sjogren (Sweden). Camera: OnePlus 6 movil
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Today’s featured duo is Calle 13 from Puerto Rico with the song “Latinoamerica” from the album “Entren Los Que Quieran” (2010). Also, read how you can share your favorite songs with other Havana Times readers.
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In Mexico, the Zapatista National Liberation Army announced this week that it is extending its leadership of autonomous indigenous zones to 11 more areas in the southern state of Chiapas.
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Brazilian prosecutors have launched an investigation into massive wildfires in the Amazon region. The probe will look into why a “day of fire,” announced by farmers in the region last week, was not barred from taking place in the state of Para, prosecutors said on Thursday.
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Dominoes on a Camaguey, Cuba Night. By Barbara Carty (USA). Camera: Galaxy S10
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In the afternoons we can expect showers and thunderstorms, which may be intense at some points. The humidity will be quite high, between 80 and 90%. The maximum temperatures will be 31 and 32° C (88 and 90 F), while the lows at 23 and 24° C (73 and 75 F).
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