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La Familia Varela Miranda (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is La Familia Varela Miranda from Cuba with the song “Vida Parrandera” from the album “Oriente De Cuba: The Son” (1994).

Before the Winter, Ontario, Canada – Photo of the Day

Before the Winter, Ontario, Canada. By Steve McCaig (Canada). Camera: Google Pixel cell phone

Tuyo (Brazil) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Tuyo from Brazil with the songs “Solamento” and “Amadurece e Apodrece” from the album “Pra Doer” (2018).

US Tightens the Noose on Cuba to Hurt Tourism and Imports

The United States on Friday announced a further tightening of restrictions on Cuba’s access to commercial aircraft and other goods.

Nicaragua’s “Red Lips” Organize a Flash Protest

A group of protesters known as the “Red Lips Nicaraguan Women’s Organization” gathered on October 14, to protest against President Daniel Ortega, a year after they’d gone to jail for a similar action, within the framework of the national crisis.

Jordan Station, Ontario, Canada – Photo of the Day

Jordan Station, Ontario, Canada. By Joe Edwards (Canada). Camera: Cell phone

Lima Group Criticizes Venezuela’s Election to Human Rights Council

The Lima Group of American countries on Friday criticized the election of Venezuela to the UN Human Rights Council and said it would seek investigations into human rights violations in the country, reported dpa news.

Venezuela Releases Two Dozen of its Hundreds of Political Prisoners

Venezuela on Thursday announced the release of 24 prisoners jailed for political reasons, shortly after its election to the UN Human Rights Council sparked criticism because of the country’s poor human rights record.

Bolita y su Tentación Latina (Panama) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Bolita y su Tentacion Latina from Panama with the song “Que Rico Guaguanco” from the album “Todos Somos Hermanos” (1974).

Britain and European Union Reach Brexit Deal

Britain and the European Union say they’ve reached a new Brexit deal ahead of the October 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union. The deal will still need to be ratified by both British lawmakers and European leaders.