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Cuban Legislature Appoints PM to Share Power with Raul Castro & Diaz Canel

The Cuban parliament on Saturday appointed former tourism minister Manuel Marrero as the island nation’s first prime minister in decades.

Ruben Blades (Panama) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Ruben Blades from Panama with his fellow Panamanian Willie Colon and the song “Pedro Navaja” from the album “Siembra” (1978).

Chinatown, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Chinatown, Havana, Cuba. By Andrew Wenzl (USA). Camera: Samsung Note 8

USA asks OAS to Discuss a New Resolution against the Ortega Regime

The United States asked the Permanent Council of the OAS to review a draft of a resolution on Nicaragua.

President of Costa Rica Requests Support to Assist Nicaraguan Migrants

Carlos Alvarado attended the Global Refugee Forum with a portfolio of cooperation projects to answer the requests from refugees and migrants.

Number of Killings by Police Soars in Brazil

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has said criminals should “die like cockroaches.”

Eliane Elias (Brazil) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Eliane Elias from Brazil with the song “Samba Triste” from the album and movie “Calle 54” (2000).

Hair Cut, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Hair Cut, Havana, Cuba. By Anthony Wansor (USA). Camera Sony DSC-RX100

Committee to Protect Journalists: 25 Journalists Killed in 2019

The Committee to Protect Journalists says at least 25 journalists were killed in 2019 and over 250 are in jail in relation to their work in countries around the world.

Havana Weather for December 19-25

The days will be cold, with high temperatures between 23 and 25° C (73 and 77 F) and lows that will range between 18 and 21° C (64 and 70 F).