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PAHO “Concerned” about the Nicaraguan Government’s Response to Covid-19

PAHO Director: “We are concerned about “testing, tracing of contacts, mass gatherings and lack of social distancing in Nicaragua.”

New Puerto Rico Law Threatens Jail for Spreading ‘False Information’ on COVID-19

Puerto Rican authorities should guarantee that journalists can cover the COVID-19 pandemic without fear of government retaliation.

The Jolly Boys (Jamaica) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is The Jolly Boys from Jamaica with the cover “Rehab” from the album “Great Expectation” (2010).

Nighttime in Havana – Photo of the Day

Nighttime in Havana. By Mark Stevens (USA). Camera: Canon 6D

Ecuador’s Former President Correa Sentenced to 8-Years over Bribe Taking

Ecuador’s former president Rafael Correa was tried in absentia and sentenced to eight years in prison on Tuesday.

Nicaragua Stays Open for Easter Tourism, but Last Airline Says Adios

Aeromexico, the last of nine international airlines that normally were flying to Nicaragua has announced it will shutdown operations as of Thursday April 9.

Ruben Rada (Uruguay) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Ruben Rada from Uruguay with the song “Botija de mi Pais” from the album of the same name (1998).

Nicaragua to Get 25,000 Rapid Tests for Covid-19 from South Korea

Nicaragua will get for free a shipment of around 25 thousand rapid tests from South Korea to detect Covid-19. How they will be used is unclear.

Complaint Filed at ICC over Jair Bolsonaro’s Handling of Coronavirus Outbreak; Death Toll Mounts in Honduras

A complaint has been filed before the International Criminal Court against far-right President Jair Bolsonaro for ignoring measures recommended by WHO.

Dagmar and Jesus, La Habana – Photo of the Day

Dagmar and Jesus, Havana, Cuba. Por Tim Cholowski (Canada). Camera: Canon SX-20