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Maduro Raises the Minimum Wage in Venezuela to US $5.45 Per Month

The gov. of Venezuela has decreed a new increase in the minimum wage by 50 percent, from 300,000 to 450,000 bolivars per month (US $5.45)

Sexto Sentido (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Sexto Sentido from Cuba with the song “Canto a Eleggua” (2015).

Sunset in the Bay of Cienfuegos – Photo of the Day

Sunset in the Bay of Cienfuegos. By Jeff Marot (USA). Camera: Huawei p20 pro

Ortega Plans His Own Cosmetic Electoral Reform

Pressured by the sanctions of the international community, the Ortega regime has put a reform to the Electoral Law on the agenda of the National Assembly.

Police Beat, Detain Journalists Covering Protests in São Paulo

“Every year, journalists covering protests in Brazil face harassment, obstruction, & violence by the police, and it seems that 2020 will be no different”.

Saci Were (Brazil) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Saci Were from Brasilia, Brazil with the song “Cabeca sem Tampa” (2019).

The Caribbean Sea from Al’s House, Varadero – Photo of the Day

The Sea from Al’s house, Varadero, Cuba. By Kasie Crowley (USA). Camera: Galaxy S8

Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns Ban on ‘Gay Jesus’ Comedy

Brazil’s Supreme Court has overturned a ban on a Netflix comedy showing Jesus as a gay man.

Venezuelan Opposition Says No More Talks with Maduro

“It is obvious that the regime, when militarily assaulting the National Assemblt… has shown it has decided to block all political solutions,” said Guaido’s office.

US Halts Some Charter Flights to Cuba

The US seeks to prevent the expansion of charter flights to Cuba after suspending in 2018 commercial air service to Cuba’s airports, except for Havana.