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US Imposes Sanctions on Five Venezuelan Security Officials

The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on five leading members of the Venezuelan security forces.

Steve Hernandez (Puerto Rico) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Steve Hernandez and The Orchestra Latinoamericana from Puerto Rico with the song “Se que eres suave” from the album “Boogalypso Dance Beat” (1971).

Nicaraguan Mothers Demand Respect for Their Murdered Sons

Fanatical supporters of Daniel Ortega continue profaning the graves of the assassinated protesters and harassing other victims of the repression.

Transportation in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Transportation, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. By Arthur Lukomski (Canada). Camera: phone HTC 1

Emboldened by Bolsonaro, Loggers in Amazon Kill Indigenous Leader (Video)

An indigenous forest protector named Paulo Paulino Guajajara was shot dead in the Amazon by illegal loggers on Saturday.

Brenda Navarette (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Brenda Navarette from Cuba with song “Rumbero como Yo” from the album “Mi Mundo” (2017).

Purple Car on the Malecon, Havana – Photo of the Day

Purple Car on the Malecon, Havana. By Andrew Bell (UK). Camera: Nikon D600

Venezuela’s Maduro Expels El Salvadorian diplomats in Tit-for-Tat

The Venezuelan government on Sunday announced its decision to expel El Salvadorian diplomats from Caracas, in a tit-for-tat move after El Salvador ordered Venezuela’s diplomats to leave the country in a challenge to President Nicolas Maduro.

Etelvina Maldonaldo (Colombia) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Etelvina Maldonaldo from Colombia with the song “Ron y Cafe” from the album “Etelvina Maldonado” (2006).

Colombian Indigenous Group Criticizes Government Over Massacre

A Colombian indigenous organization on Thursday accused the government of lacking the will to protect indigenous people from armed groups, after the massacre of five people by suspected guerrillas.