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More Nicaraguans Seek Asylum in Europe in 2019

Citizens of Central America, and Nicaraguans in particular, have broken all records for asylum requests in Europe.

Today’s featured artist is Manuel Medrano from Colombia with the song “La Mujer Que Bota Fuego” from the album “Manuel Medrano” (2015).

Cuban farmers, Pinar del Rio. By John Niddrie (Canada). Camera: Canon EOS 6D

In Canada, Teck Resources has withdrawn its application for the $15.5 billion Alberta oil sands Frontier mine, a major victory for protestors.

The delegation of MEPs had hoped to visit Nicaragua; However, Daniel Ortega denied their request to visit the country and verify the situation.

Today’s featured band is Natiruts from Brazil with the song “Plantei uma flor na coracao dela” from the album “Nativus” (1998).

Central Park Havana view. By Lilia Corral (Italia). Camera: Samsung SM-J730F

The Economist Intelligence Unit predicts negative growth for 2020 in Nicaragua and an average economic growth rate of 1.6% between 2021 and 2024.

Today’s featured artists are Johnny Pacheco (DR) and Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez (Puerto Rico) with the song “La Esencia del Guaguanco” (1970).

Man in Artemisa, Cuba. By Brid Leahy (Ireland). Camera: Samsung Galaxy S10+