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Jurassic Varadero, Matanzas, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Jurassic Varadero, Matanzas, Cuba. By Bob Lintjer (USA). Camera: LG Stylo +4

Lebanon Joins Wave of Anti-Government Protests

Tens of thousands of people in Lebanon joined hands on Sunday to form a human chain spanning north to south across the entire country.

Demonstrators Challenge Daniel Ortega’s State of Siege

Despite the besiegement and repression of the dictatorship, Nicaraguans continue to protest against Ortega. There were demonstrations Saturday October 26 in Tipitapa, Managua and Masaya.

Armando “Guapacha” Borcela (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Armando “Guapacha” Borcela from Cuba with the song “Cancion del Alma” from the album “Guapacha el Mejor” (1964).

Without Obstacles, Concepcion, Chile – Photo of the Day

Without Obstacles, Concepcion, Chile. For Nestor Mora Gonzalez (Cuba-Chile). Camera: Nikon D7000

Inter-American HR Commission Examines Situation of Nicaraguan Refugees in Panama

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees reports that since April 2018, Panama has received a total of 6,041 applications for asylum from Nicaraguans fleeing the repression of the Daniel Ortega/Rosario Murillo regime.

Centrist Candidate Elected Mayor of Bogota Colombia

Centrist Claudia Lopez was on Sunday elected mayor of Bogota in Colombia’s first local elections since the 2016 peace deal with the guerrilla movement FARC, which have been fraught with violence.

International Federation for HR Condemns Ortega’s Repression in Nicaragua

Non-governmental human rights organizations from 134 countries that make up the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) condemned the brutal repression and violation of human rights towards the Nicaraguan people by the Ortega-Murillo regime.