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Nicaraguan Opposition Launches Coronavirus Emergency Committee

The Coalition demanded that Ortega suspend massive events and agglomerations, care for vulnerable sectors, and suspend non-essential institutional work.

Lido Pimienta (Colombia) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Lido Pimienta originally from Colombia, living in Canada, with the song “Nada” from her upcoming album “Miss Colombia” (2020).

Workers in Nicaragua’s Free Trade Zones Fear Eventual Quarantine

Uncertainty in the formal and informal economy in the face of measures that could be needed to prevent massive contagion from the Coronavirus.

Cuba Closes Borders, only Citizens and Permanent Residents Allowed Back

The Cuban government closed the country’s borders over the coronavirus pandemic on Friday evening.

Street in Centro Habana – Photo of the Day

Street in Centro Habana. By Valente Montes (USA). Camera: iPhone Xs

Honduras Declares State of Emergency, Suspends Right to Free Expression

Imposes a curfew and revokes several articles of the Honduran constitution, including Article 72, which protects the right to free expression without censorship.

Refugee Groups Warn of COVID-19 “Carnage” in Camps Housing Millions of Refugees

Fears are growing for millions of refugees living in overcrowded and unsanitary camps around the world.

Government in Nicaragua Keeps a Lid on Coronavirus Tests

The doctors concurred that the Covid-19 tests sent to Managua have been treated with great secrecy, “Almost at the level of a State secret.”

Cimafunk (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Cimafunk (Cuba) with a Tiny Desk performance. We might all need to be self-isolating these days, but we can still dance at home.

Juan’s Ford along the coast, Granma, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Juan’s Ford along the coast, Granma, Cuba. By Jenny Cressman (Canada). Camera: Pentax K20D