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Games, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Games, Havana, Cuba. By A.B. Flores (USA). Camera: Olympus E-PL6

How Investigative Reporting Toppled Billionaire Serial Abuser Jeffrey Epstein

Billionaire hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein was charged in a Manhattan federal court Monday with sex trafficking and conspiracy. He is accused of sexually assaulting and trafficking dozens of underage girls between 2002 and 2005 at his homes in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Florida.

Bachelet to Present Report on Human Rights Crisis in Nicaragua July 10th in Geneva

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, will present an update on the ongoing situation of human rights violations in Nicaragua, on July 10th before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Havana’s Capital Building and the Grand Theater – Photo of the Day

Havana’s Capital Building and the Grand Theater. By: Lynn Sikora (USA). Camera: Samsung SM-G955U

King Trump: Migrants “Very Happy” with Situation in US Migrant Jails

Donald Trump dismissed widespread reports and video documentation of dire conditions for locked-up migrants over the weekend, saying many border facilities are “clean” and “run beautifully.”

Nicaragua: Civic Alliance Reaffirms Will to Dialogue to Overcome Crisis

The Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy sent a letter to the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) putting itself at its’ disposal to “facilitate the process” of compliance with the resolution on Nicaragua, approved by the General Assembly of the organization in Medellin, Colombia, at the end of June.

Sunset in Guajataca, Puerto Rico – Photo of the Day

Sunset in Guajataca, Isabela, Puerto Rico. Photo: Jerry Marichal. Camera: Kyocera cellphone

Brazil Wins Copa America with Neymar Outside Looking In

Rather than the iconic yellow of Brazil, Neymar had to settle for a white t-shirt as he took his place in the VIP section of the Maracana on Sunday to watch his teammates become champions of South America.

Released Rural Leaders Receive Hero’s Welcome in Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua

They were received as heroes. Medardo Mairena, Pedro Mena and Lener Fonseca, farm leaders and former political prisoners of the Ortega-Murillo regime, were welcomed home with open arms this past Friday, July 5, when they returned to their community of La Union in Nueva Guinea…

Matagalpa, Nicaragua Diocese Lodges Complaint over Ortega Supporters Abuse

The Matagalpa diocese denounced governing party sympathizers for their disrespect in one of their churches. At the time this happened on Tuesday July 2, the accused were taking part in an FSLN activity which invaded the atrium of the Matagalpa Cathedral.