Tony Aloma School, Santiago de Cuba – Photo of the Day
Jaime Martinez Heras from Chile took our photo of the day: “Tony Aloma School” in Santiago de Cuba. He used a Huawei Y7 camera.
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Los Rubin’s – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Los Rubin’s from Mexico with the song “Virgen de la Macarena” (1976).
Nicaraguan Cardinal “I’ve Shed Many Tears” for the Deceased Priests
“Today I want to hold in our minds the priests who have died and those who are sick. I’ve shed many tears for them,” said Cardinal Brenes.
Fifty Countries Urge Ortega to Release His Political Prisoners
“We urge the Government of Nicaragua to immediately release all political detainees, refrain from reprisals and all acts of intimidation.”
Nicaragua Faces “Worst Historical Context” to Exercise Journalism
Increased harassment of the independent press, La Prensa intervened, journalists forced into exile & Radio Corporación to self-censorship.
UN Warns Time Rapidly Running Out to Limit Global Heating
The U.N. weather agency says only immediate, large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions can avert a global catastrophe.
Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero on Time’s 100 Most Influentual
Otero appears among the top ten names, with Icon status at Chinese artist and political activist Ai Weiwei’s recommendation…
Chinese Court Rejects Landmark #MeToo Case, But Survivor Vows to Appeal
A leading figure in China’s #MeToo movement says she will appeal her case after a judge dismissed her sexual assault and harassment claims.
Havana Weather for September 16-22
Over the North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, the probability of tropical cyclone formation will be high during the next 5 days.
Los Wawanco – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Los Wawanco from Argentina with the song “Atlantico” from the album “Locura Tropical” (1959).