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Fishing in Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Fishing in Havana, Cuba. By Rogelio Abreu (Cuba). Camera: PowerShot A570 IS

Brazilian ‘Father of Bossa Nova’ Joao Gilberto Dies at 88

Brazilian singer and guitarist Joao Gilberto, considered to be one of the pioneers of the bossa nova genre, has died aged 88, his son said Saturday.

Leaky Water Pipe in Marianao, Havana – Photo of the Day

Leaky water pipe in Marianao, Havana. By Andres Dovale (Cuba). Camera: Nikon COOLPIX

Do You Love Cats? Feline Show in Havana on July 7th

The Cuban Association of Cat Lovers organizes two exhibitions of these feline creatures every year, in Havana. One in spring, and the other in winter. The first of these exhibitions will take place on Sunday July 7th from 9 AM – 1 PM, at Quinta de los Molinos, located on Avenida Carlos III.

Venezuelan Protesters Demand End of Torture on Independence Day

Venezuelans around the country on Friday demonstrated for the end of political repression and torture, with protesters in Caracas marching to the headquarters of the military intelligence agency.

Harsh Critic of Ortega Becomes EU Foreign Policy Chief

Spain’s Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, an open and harsh critic of the regime of Daniel Ortega, will become the EU’s foreign policy chief in November. One of the diplomat’s new tasks will be to propose who the European Union (EU) should impose sanctions on.

Havana Malecon by Night – Photo of the Day

The Havana Malecon by Night. By Louis Schopenhawer (Canada). Camera: Huawei P30

Nicaragua: Peasant Movement and Students Exert Leadership

The Nicaraguan Rural Movement and student organizations, including ex-political prisoners, are leading a new opposition coalition, announced on Wednesday, which they say aims to return democracy to the country, currently governed by Daniel Ortega, whom they consider a dictator.

New European Parliament Keeps Nicaragua on the Agenda

The European Parliament opened its new session on July 2, in Brussels, following elections on May 26. Despite the fact that this is a new parliament, the sociopolitical crisis in Nicaragua and the possibility of imposing sanctions on the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo is still on the MEPs’ table.

UN Human Rights Office Issues Scathing Report on Venezuela

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Thursday urged Venezuela to halt what it described as grave violations of political, social, civil and economic rights in the country.