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Nicaragua’s Independent Medical Associations in the Line of Fire

Nicaraguan Medical Associations denounce the smear campaign against them after they called for a voluntary quarantine to slow COVID-19.

Revolution Square, Havana – Photo of the Day

Revolution Square, Havana, Cuba. By Caridad Chacon (Cuba). Camera: iPhone X

In Houston, George Floyd Is Remembered by His Family and Thousands

In Houston, Texas, thousands gathered Monday to pay their respects to George Floyd two weeks after he was killed by police in Minneapolis.

Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders Government to Release Full Covid Data

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordered the government to again start publishing full Covid-19 statistics, ruling it was necessary to protect public health.

Perez Prado (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Perez Prado from Cuba with the song “Babarabatiri” from the album “Pérez Prado Plays Mucho Mambo For Dancing” (1951).

Closed Restaurants in Nicaragua: a ‘See You Soon’ or ‘Goodbye’

The Nicaraguan Chamber of Restaurants says that 70% of their sector’s businesses, mostly small to medium size, have closed their doors since 2018.

Cuban Doctors who Fought Covid-19 in Italy Return as Heroes

The 36 doctors and 15 nurses spent two months in the hard-hit Lombardy region and treated 516 patients.

Street Life in Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Street Life in Havana. By Marian Kaczmarczyk (UK). Camera: Canon 60D

Nicaraguan Sailors Stranded at Sea Ask Ortega: “Let Us In”

Nearly a hundred sailors stranded in the Caribbean ask the government for permission to disembark on Nicaraguan territory and return to their families.

Fitz Vaughan Bryan (Trinidad & Tobago) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Fitz Vaughan Bryan and his Orchestra from Trinidad and Tobago with the song “Koyato” (1960).