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Colombia to Seek Damages from Walmart over Cocaine Sweater Ad

Colombia plans to seek damages from the US retail giant Walmart over a Christmas sweater that associated the country with cocaine.

Novalima (Peru) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Novalima from Peru with the song “Tumbala” from the album “Coba Coba” (2008).

Habana Compas Dance, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Habana Compas Dance, Cuba. By Leo Linton (USA). Camera: Samsung Galaxy S9

Police Halt Activist-Led “Toxic Tour” of Spain’s “Dirtiest” Corporate Polluters (video)

In Spain, the country’s biggest fossil fuel polluters are also some of the most generous sponsors for this year’s U.N. climate talks.

In Nicaragua, Human Rights in 2018-2019 are All Wrong

The past 2 years in Nicaragua have one thing in common: they’ve been marked by the most brutal repression the country has experienced in times of peace.

Mongo Santamaria (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Mongo Santamaria from Cuba with the song “Sofrito” from the album “Sofrito” (1976).

Street in Downtown Havana – Photo of the Day

Downtown Havana Street. By Rivienne Menkes (USA). Camera: Canon EOS80D

Indigenous & Youth Activists Slam Global Leaders for Climate Inaction (Video)

Since the Paris Agreement four years ago, greenhouse gas emissions have risen by 4%, and this year’s summit shows no sign of arresting that trend.

Churupaca (Argentina) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Churupaca from Argentina with the song “Duda Morena” from the album “Churupaca” (2013).

Coffee and the Cuban Flag – Foto del día

Coffee and the Cuban Flag, Havana. By Kimberley Bradley (USA). Camera: Samsung 9