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Colombia to Close its Borders during Nationwide Protests

Colombia will close its borders, from Wednesday to Friday, before and during protest marches later this week.

Caritas International: “The Harassment of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua is Unacceptable”

Caritas International has sent a letter to Daniel Ortega asking for an end to the persecution and the harassment directed against the Catholic Church.

Ortega Supporters Desecrate Managua Cathedral and Beat a Priest

Paramilitaries and shock forces of the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega desecrated and seized the Metropolitan Cathedral of Managua on Monday night.

Liniker (Brazil) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artists are Liniker e os Caramellows from Brazil with the song Calmo.

Father Roman’s Health Worsens under Police Siege in Masaya, Nicaragua

Father Edwin Roman, a diabetic, suffered two fainting spells for lack of food and medicine as he accompanies a group of mothers in his besieged Masaya church.

Ortega Regime Criminalizes Humanitarian Aid

A group of detained young people who dared to bring water to ten mothers on a hunger strike in a church were charged today of a serious crime.

Colombia Announces Tough Measures to Curb Protest Violence

The protests have been called for Thursday by trade unions, students, indigenous people and other groups.

I Hate Winter, Ontario, Canada – Photo of the Day

I Hate Winter, Ontario, Canada. By Janice Lally (Canada). Camera: Sony CyberShot

More Poverty and Unemployment Projected for Nicaragua in 2020

Daniel Ortega heads the country into its third year of consecutive recession, with more than two million Nicaraguans in poverty.

Les Malavoi (Martinique) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Les Malavoi from Martinique with the song “Te Traigo Guajira” from the album “Lianes” (1984).