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Free Trade Zone Workers in Nicaragua Suspended until June

Gildan suspends work until June 7 and “donates” 50% of wages to workers, while other companies “evaluate” what measures they will take.

Keys, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Keys, Havana, Cuba. By Ralf Weyler (USA). Camera: Nikon D7000

Guatemalan Indigenous Fear Health System Unprepared to Respond to COVID-19

In Guatemala, rural and indigenous communities are increasingly afraid of the potentially devastating impacts coronavirus could have on their people.

The Afro Cuban All Stars (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is the Afro Cuban All Stars from Cuba with the song “Habana del Este” from the album “A Toda Cuba le Gusta” (1997).

Flowers, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Flowers, Havana, Cuba. By Doreen Standish (USA). Camera: Sony mirrorless A6300

Mexican Militia Group Threatens Proceso Reporter Ezequiel Flores

“That a group can post on its social media what amounts to a plan to abduct a reporter shows how far out of control the violence is in Guerrero state,”

Brazilian President Bolsonaro Sacks Health Minister

Health Minister Mandetta and Bolsonaro have butted heads over what action to take as the country deals with the novel coronavirus.

Mexico Faces Shortage of Medical Workers as COVID-19 Spreads

In Mexico, a massive campaign to recruit more medical staff has been launched as the country faces an alarming shortage of healthcare workers.

Cuban Foreign Ministry Seeks Cooperation While Criticizing USA

HAVANA TIMES – While noting that it is the world’s most vulnerable populations most susceptible to the direct and indirect

Ortega Reappears after 34-Day Absence, Minimizes Pandemic in Nicaragua

Ortega boasted that Nicaragua has the lowest number of coronavirus cases in the Central American and justified the lack of social distancing measures.